2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · SN62 FVR
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27/11/2012. Recorded mileage 101,214 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,214 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SN62 FVR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2023
- 101,214 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: Below 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.
SN62 FVR Mileage History
- 02/11/202183,626 mi
- 03/11/202183,629 mi+3 mi
- 24/11/202294,644 mi+11,015 mi
- 21/10/2023101,214 mi+6,570 mi
Average of roughly 8,948 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SN62 FVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V40 (SN62 FVR) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2023 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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