2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · R8 LJA
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 146,151 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R8 LJA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 146,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
R8 LJA Mileage History
- 07/10/201538,588 mi
- 01/10/201650,594 mi+12,006 mi
- 02/10/201764,614 mi+14,020 mi
- 02/10/201764,615 mi+1 mi
- 21/09/201878,779 mi+14,164 mi
- 01/10/201991,284 mi+12,505 mi
- 02/10/201991,285 mi+1 mi
- 01/10/2020100,432 mi+9,147 mi
- 07/10/2020100,549 mi+117 mi
- 16/09/2021108,414 mi+7,865 mi
- 17/09/2021108,416 mi+2 mi
- 12/09/2022116,533 mi+8,117 mi
- 22/09/2023124,792 mi+8,259 mi
- 22/09/2023124,794 mi+2 mi
- 07/10/2024133,586 mi+8,792 mi
- 16/07/2025139,750 mi+6,164 mi
- 16/07/2025139,750 mi
- 15/07/2026146,151 mi+6,401 mi
- 16/07/2026146,151 mi
Average of roughly 9,984 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
R8 LJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V40 (R8 LJA) between October 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (”.
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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