2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · W18 VAL
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/10/2012. Recorded mileage 38,033 miles. MOT valid until 16/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1596cc
W18 VAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 38,033 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.
W18 VAL Mileage History
- 01/02/202336,131 mi
- 01/02/202336,131 mi
- 23/01/202436,775 mi+644 mi
- 24/01/202537,461 mi+686 mi
- 28/01/202638,033 mi+572 mi
Average of roughly 636 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W18 VAL 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 (W18 VAL) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 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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