2012 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · KP62 GGU
2012 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07/11/2012. Recorded mileage 84,668 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,668 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
KP62 GGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 84,668 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
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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.
KP62 GGU Mileage History
- 14/10/202163,680 mi
- 27/10/202267,604 mi+3,924 mi
- 21/10/202373,436 mi+5,832 mi
- 19/10/202479,572 mi+6,136 mi
- 01/11/202584,668 mi+5,096 mi
Average of roughly 5,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KP62 GGU 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 (KP62 GGU) between October 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.
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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