2012 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · AD12 AZF
2012 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2012. Recorded mileage 133,662 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,662 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 AZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 133,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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 AZF Mileage History
- 22/03/2023115,197 mi
- 26/03/2024122,744 mi+7,547 mi
- 21/03/2025127,991 mi+5,247 mi
- 28/03/2025128,408 mi+417 mi
- 07/04/2026133,662 mi+5,254 mi
Average of roughly 6,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AD12 AZF 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 (AD12 AZF) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
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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