2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · LS62 VNU
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/11/2012. Recorded mileage 71,815 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1596cc
LS62 VNU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2023
- 71,815 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: Average
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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 VNU Mileage History
- 16/02/202262,056 mi
- 24/01/202371,815 mi+9,759 mi
Average of roughly 10,427 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
LS62 VNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V40 (LS62 VNU) between February 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 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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