2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · ND62 MDV
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 167,054 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND62 MDV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 167,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND62 MDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V40 (ND62 MDV) between November 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
ND62 MDV Mileage History
- 13/11/201556,800 mi
- 30/11/201675,783 mi+18,983 mi
- 02/12/201675,783 mi
- 01/12/201783,381 mi+7,598 mi
- 01/09/201888,960 mi+5,579 mi
- 10/09/201889,047 mi+87 mi
- 09/09/201999,095 mi+10,048 mi
- 09/09/2020106,422 mi+7,327 mi
- 10/09/2021113,267 mi+6,845 mi
- 27/09/2022124,578 mi+11,311 mi
- 28/09/2022124,578 mi
- 13/09/2023129,223 mi+4,645 mi
- 26/09/2024137,686 mi+8,463 mi
- 24/09/2025153,010 mi+15,324 mi
- 25/09/2025153,014 mi+4 mi
- 02/10/2026167,054 mi+14,040 mi
Average of roughly 10,129 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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- Air conditioning compressor failureModerate
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springsModerate
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 scuttleModerate
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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