2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · SV62 TLU
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21/11/2012. Recorded mileage 178,092 miles. MOT valid until 11/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,092 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 TLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 178,092 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.
SV62 TLU Mileage History
- 09/08/2023160,407 mi
- 26/11/2024171,739 mi+11,332 mi
- 16/01/2025172,344 mi+605 mi
- 22/01/2026177,662 mi+5,318 mi
- 12/03/2026178,092 mi+430 mi
Average of roughly 6,829 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SV62 TLU 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 TLU) between August 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 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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