2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · GF62 YHB
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20/12/2012. Recorded mileage 99,726 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,726 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
GF62 YHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 99,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
GF62 YHB Mileage History
- 01/08/202381,200 mi
- 04/08/202381,266 mi+66 mi
- 25/07/202489,935 mi+8,669 mi
- 29/07/202599,723 mi+9,788 mi
- 30/07/202599,726 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF62 YHB 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 (GF62 YHB) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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