2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · GR04 AYR
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 101,890 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GR04 AYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 101,890 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.
GR04 AYR 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 (GR04 AYR) between December 2021 and November 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.
GR04 AYR Mileage History
- 03/12/202183,858 mi
- 23/11/202287,155 mi+3,297 mi
- 16/11/202391,818 mi+4,663 mi
- 04/12/202497,838 mi+6,020 mi
- 26/11/2025101,890 mi+4,052 mi
Average of roughly 4,530 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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- Air conditioning compressor failureModerate
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springsModerate
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 scuttleModerate
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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