2012 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · V40 KBM
2012 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2012. Recorded mileage 54,070 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1984cc
V40 KBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 54,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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V40 KBM Mileage History
- 03/04/202335,410 mi
- 04/04/202443,286 mi+7,876 mi
- 02/04/202549,283 mi+5,997 mi
- 02/04/202549,295 mi+12 mi
- 01/04/202654,070 mi+4,775 mi
Average of roughly 6,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V40 KBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V40 (V40 KBM) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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