2012 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · EL02 JAV
2012 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20/09/2012. Recorded mileage 25,933 miles. MOT valid until 04/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,933 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
EL02 JAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 25,933 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: Good
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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.
EL02 JAV Mileage History
- 29/09/202222,308 mi
- 10/10/202323,538 mi+1,230 mi
- 23/10/202424,860 mi+1,322 mi
- 25/10/202424,875 mi+15 mi
- 05/11/202525,933 mi+1,058 mi
Average of roughly 1,169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EL02 JAV 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 (EL02 JAV) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 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.
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