2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · SV62 THX
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19/12/2012. Recorded mileage 62,680 miles. MOT valid until 06/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,680 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
SV62 THX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 62,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
SV62 THX Mileage History
- 10/02/202239,333 mi
- 10/02/202343,592 mi+4,259 mi
- 05/02/202449,909 mi+6,317 mi
- 11/02/202557,176 mi+7,267 mi
- 07/10/202562,680 mi+5,504 mi
Average of roughly 6,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SV62 THX 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 (SV62 THX) between February 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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