2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · LS62 OAA
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10/10/2012. Recorded mileage 136,462 miles. MOT valid until 28/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,462 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
LS62 OAA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 136,462 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.
LS62 OAA Mileage History
- 06/04/2022113,566 mi
- 10/07/2023120,870 mi+7,304 mi
- 29/10/2024129,241 mi+8,371 mi
- 23/10/2025136,462 mi+7,221 mi
Average of roughly 6,453 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LS62 OAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V40 (LS62 OAA) between April 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 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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