2012 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · SY62 SXM
2012 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18/10/2012. Recorded mileage 130,469 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,469 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
SY62 SXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2024
- 130,469 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: 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.
SY62 SXM Mileage History
- 03/02/202298,920 mi
- 06/02/2023114,528 mi+15,608 mi
- 09/02/2023114,528 mi
- 08/02/2024130,469 mi+15,941 mi
- 08/02/2024130,469 mi
Average of roughly 15,679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY62 SXM 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 (SY62 SXM) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2024 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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