2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · OV62 VFY
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30/11/2012. Recorded mileage 91,134 miles. MOT valid until 29/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,134 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 VFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 91,134 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: Good
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 VFY Mileage History
- 25/11/202166,658 mi
- 29/11/202274,307 mi+7,649 mi
- 20/11/202379,961 mi+5,654 mi
- 04/11/202485,584 mi+5,623 mi
- 21/11/202591,134 mi+5,550 mi
Average of roughly 6,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV62 VFY 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 VFY) between November 2021 and November 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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