2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · LM59 DAV
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23/11/2012. Recorded mileage 109,992 miles. MOT valid until 30/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,992 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.
LM59 DAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 109,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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LM59 DAV Mileage History
- 16/11/202294,857 mi
- 16/11/202294,857 mi
- 01/12/2023100,179 mi+5,322 mi
- 29/11/2024104,967 mi+4,788 mi
- 27/11/2025109,992 mi+5,025 mi
Average of roughly 4,992 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM59 DAV 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 (LM59 DAV) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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.