VOLVO V402012 · 1.6L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
This 2012 VOLVO V40 is a Diesel vehicle with a 1560cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 107,183.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
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Full MOT History
MOT data last updated: 4/15/2026, 4:56:25 PM
Our records for this Volvo V40 (V8 RYY) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between September 2022 and November 2024.
With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.
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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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