2012 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · YP62 XAL
2012 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11/12/2012. Recorded mileage 154,231 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,231 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
YP62 XAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2025
- 154,231 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.
YP62 XAL Mileage History
- 20/08/2021110,032 mi
- 24/08/2022121,282 mi+11,250 mi
- 29/08/2023131,592 mi+10,310 mi
- 23/08/2024143,531 mi+11,939 mi
- 23/08/2025154,231 mi+10,700 mi
Average of roughly 11,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP62 XAL 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 XAL) between August 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 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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