2012 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · SP52 EMP
2012 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23/11/2012. Recorded mileage 35,666 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,666 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SP52 EMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 35,666 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
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.
SP52 EMP Mileage History
- 11/10/202233,886 mi
- 18/10/202334,535 mi+649 mi
- 18/10/202334,535 mi
- 21/10/202435,134 mi+599 mi
- 03/10/202535,666 mi+532 mi
Average of roughly 598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP52 EMP 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 (SP52 EMP) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 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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