2012 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · LL62 YAA
2012 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2012. Recorded mileage 70,618 miles. MOT valid until 08/01/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,618 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
LL62 YAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 70,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
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.
LL62 YAA Mileage History
- 05/01/202345,535 mi
- 03/01/202459,871 mi+14,336 mi
- 09/01/202459,881 mi+10 mi
- 03/01/202565,846 mi+5,965 mi
- 17/12/202570,618 mi+4,772 mi
Average of roughly 8,506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LL62 YAA 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 (LL62 YAA) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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