2012 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · SD62 BMY
2012 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10/10/2012. Recorded mileage 33,536 miles. MOT valid until 28/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1984cc
SD62 BMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 33,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
SD62 BMY Mileage History
- 29/09/202326,303 mi
- 29/11/202326,853 mi+550 mi
- 29/10/202429,366 mi+2,513 mi
- 11/11/202533,536 mi+4,170 mi
- 11/11/202533,536 mi
Average of roughly 3,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SD62 BMY 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 (SD62 BMY) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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