2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · OV62 VFR
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30/11/2012. Recorded mileage 109,855 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,855 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
OV62 VFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 109,855 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
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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OV62 VFR Mileage History
- 16/11/202189,406 mi
- 01/11/202293,919 mi+4,513 mi
- 30/10/202397,326 mi+3,407 mi
- 28/08/2024100,699 mi+3,373 mi
- 26/08/2025109,855 mi+9,156 mi
Average of roughly 5,416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV62 VFR 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 (OV62 VFR) between November 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 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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