2012 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · YP62 WCJ
2012 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22/11/2012. Recorded mileage 133,764 miles. MOT valid until 14/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,764 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
YP62 WCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 133,764 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.
YP62 WCJ Mileage History
- 15/02/2024121,155 mi
- 10/02/2025130,392 mi+9,237 mi
- 10/02/2025130,392 mi
- 12/02/2026133,764 mi+3,372 mi
- 12/02/2026133,764 mi
Average of roughly 6,329 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP62 WCJ 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 (YP62 WCJ) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 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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