2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · VO62 FWD
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2012. Recorded mileage 87,278 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,278 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
VO62 FWD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 87,278 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: Average
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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.
VO62 FWD Mileage History
- 09/06/202274,388 mi
- 02/06/202379,965 mi+5,577 mi
- 04/06/202484,322 mi+4,357 mi
- 30/05/202587,278 mi+2,956 mi
Average of roughly 4,335 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VO62 FWD 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 (VO62 FWD) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 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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