2012 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · AV62 DXT
2012 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/10/2012. Recorded mileage 118,327 miles. MOT valid until 14/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,327 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
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AV62 DXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/04/2026
- 118,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
AV62 DXT Mileage History
- 14/09/2023100,545 mi
- 02/09/2024103,082 mi+2,537 mi
- 08/09/2025115,294 mi+12,212 mi
- 15/09/2025115,294 mi
- 09/04/2026118,327 mi+3,033 mi
Average of roughly 6,926 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV62 DXT 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 (AV62 DXT) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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