2012 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · AD12 AZB
2012 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/07/2012. Recorded mileage 135,545 miles. MOT valid until 05/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1984cc
AD12 AZB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 135,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AD12 AZB Mileage History
- 22/08/2022104,306 mi
- 02/07/2024119,668 mi+15,362 mi
- 06/02/2025124,107 mi+4,439 mi
- 05/02/2026135,545 mi+11,438 mi
Average of roughly 9,033 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AD12 AZB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V40 (AD12 AZB) between August 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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