2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · AF62 HRE
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30/10/2012. Recorded mileage 109,374 miles. MOT valid until 09/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
AF62 HRE Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 109,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
AF62 HRE Mileage History
- 24/09/201512,145 mi
- 21/09/201621,791 mi+9,646 mi
- 21/09/201732,879 mi+11,088 mi
- 21/09/201842,446 mi+9,567 mi
- 19/09/201952,221 mi+9,775 mi
- 19/09/201952,221 mi
- 23/09/202057,578 mi+5,357 mi
- 22/09/202163,253 mi+5,675 mi
- 14/09/202276,901 mi+13,648 mi
- 22/09/202386,230 mi+9,329 mi
- 10/10/202497,451 mi+11,221 mi
- 11/10/202497,451 mi
- 06/10/2025109,374 mi+11,923 mi
Average of roughly 9,690 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
AF62 HRE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V40 (AF62 HRE) between September 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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