2012 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · AV62 NNK
2012 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25/10/2012. Recorded mileage 74,010 miles. MOT valid until 05/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,010 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
AV62 NNK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2026
- 74,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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.
AV62 NNK Mileage History
- 08/09/201525,920 mi
- 31/08/201630,546 mi+4,626 mi
- 17/08/201734,905 mi+4,359 mi
- 20/08/201839,336 mi+4,431 mi
- 20/08/201839,336 mi
- 13/08/201942,360 mi+3,024 mi
- 20/08/202044,192 mi+1,832 mi
- 23/09/202149,519 mi+5,327 mi
- 29/09/202256,932 mi+7,413 mi
- 02/10/202360,533 mi+3,601 mi
- 28/09/202465,206 mi+4,673 mi
- 30/09/202465,206 mi
- 07/10/202570,019 mi+4,813 mi
- 30/09/202674,010 mi+3,991 mi
Average of roughly 4,348 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
AV62 NNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V40 (AV62 NNK) between September 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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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