2012 VOLVO V401.6L Diesel
VOLVO V40 (2012, Diesel, 1560cc) — mileage recorded at 172,939. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2012 Volvo V40 (KVO 801V), we found 5 MOT results in the period of January 2024 to January 2025.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 40% of its MOT tests, totaling 2 passes against 3 fails. Given the frequent MOT failures, it is worth checking if major repairs have been properly addressed.
Common Problems: VOLVO V40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Air conditioning compressor failure(Moderate)
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springs(Moderate)
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
- Water ingress around windscreen and scuttle(Moderate)
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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