2012 VOLVO V401.6L Diesel
Considering this 2012 VOLVO V40? It's a Diesel with a 1560cc engine showing 116,964 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 2012 Volvo V40 (R13 GCS) has a recorded MOT history spanning from November 2022 to November 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 7 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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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