2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · NA62 VTL
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05/11/2012. Recorded mileage 136,643 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,643 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
NA62 VTL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 136,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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.
NA62 VTL Mileage History
- 05/11/201548,007 mi
- 08/11/201654,528 mi+6,521 mi
- 01/11/201761,096 mi+6,568 mi
- 14/11/201870,848 mi+9,752 mi
- 12/11/201978,574 mi+7,726 mi
- 09/11/202085,249 mi+6,675 mi
- 11/11/202191,956 mi+6,707 mi
- 10/11/2022100,177 mi+8,221 mi
- 10/11/2022100,177 mi
- 18/09/2023106,363 mi+6,186 mi
- 13/08/2024119,777 mi+13,414 mi
- 12/08/2025131,021 mi+11,244 mi
- 12/08/2025131,021 mi
- 11/08/2026136,631 mi+5,610 mi
- 14/08/2026136,643 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 8,227 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
NA62 VTL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V40 (NA62 VTL) between November 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (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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