2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · FD62 MLE
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27/12/2012. Recorded mileage 72,827 miles. MOT valid until 15/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,827 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
FD62 MLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 72,827 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: Good
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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FD62 MLE Mileage History
- 13/01/202248,956 mi
- 10/01/202356,412 mi+7,456 mi
- 09/01/202462,283 mi+5,871 mi
- 09/01/202567,637 mi+5,354 mi
- 14/01/202672,827 mi+5,190 mi
Average of roughly 5,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FD62 MLE 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 (FD62 MLE) between January 2022 and January 2026.
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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