2012 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · PJ62 HZP
2012 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 142,454 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PJ62 HZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2023
- 142,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
PJ62 HZP Mileage History
- 25/10/2021116,412 mi
- 14/10/2022132,883 mi+16,471 mi
- 22/10/2022133,257 mi+374 mi
- 12/10/2023142,450 mi+9,193 mi
- 12/10/2023142,454 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 13,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ62 HZP 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 (PJ62 HZP) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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