2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · RE62 RWN
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/11/2012. Recorded mileage 203,797 miles. MOT valid until 04/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1596cc
RE62 RWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 203,797 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: 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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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.
RE62 RWN Mileage History
- 27/11/2023257,444 km
- 05/12/2023259,016 km+1,572 km
- 03/12/2024293,877 km+34,861 km
- 03/12/2025203,797 mi
- 03/12/2025203,797 mi
Average of roughly -26,588 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RE62 RWN 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 (RE62 RWN) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 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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