2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · N8 BCH
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18/10/2012. Recorded mileage 76,823 miles. MOT valid until 24/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,823 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
N8 BCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 76,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 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.
N8 BCH Mileage History
- 09/10/202164,660 mi
- 12/10/202267,109 mi+2,449 mi
- 16/10/202369,961 mi+2,852 mi
- 23/10/202473,355 mi+3,394 mi
- 04/10/202576,823 mi+3,468 mi
Average of roughly 3,051 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N8 BCH 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 (N8 BCH) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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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