2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · BD62 CBU
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13/12/2012. Recorded mileage 236,773 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,773 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
BD62 CBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 236,773 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: 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.
BD62 CBU Mileage History
- 25/08/2021158,301 mi
- 04/08/2022176,389 mi+18,088 mi
- 21/08/2023194,948 mi+18,559 mi
- 19/08/2024214,170 mi+19,222 mi
- 19/08/2025236,773 mi+22,603 mi
Average of roughly 19,698 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD62 CBU 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 (BD62 CBU) between August 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 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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