2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · EB09 CJB
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19/12/2012. Recorded mileage 103,491 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,491 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
EB09 CJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 103,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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EB09 CJB Mileage History
- 29/04/202291,328 mi
- 04/05/202291,362 mi+34 mi
- 02/05/202398,137 mi+6,775 mi
- 10/05/2024102,387 mi+4,250 mi
- 09/05/2025103,491 mi+1,104 mi
Average of roughly 4,018 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EB09 CJB 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 (EB09 CJB) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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.