2012 VOLVO V401.6L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
2012 VOLVO V40 — Diesel, 1560cc. This vehicle has 116,636 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
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Public record health check: Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 2012 Volvo V40 (M2 ALB) has a recorded MOT history spanning from January 2024 to January 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.
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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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