2012 Volvo V40 1.6 T3 SE

Overview

• Make: Volvo
• Model: V40
• Trim: SE
• Version: 1.6 T3 SE Manual FWD Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr (148 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 57,157 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 148 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 124 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 Volvo V40 SE has covered 57,157 miles, around 42,000 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £5,495, it is advertised £455 below the AskCar estimate of £5,950. The AskCar estimate uses 841 UK dealer adverts for the Volvo V40, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this car for sale 38 days ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. You can find this car at MTM Car Sales in Pitcairngreen. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £455 (7%) under the AskCar estimate of £5,950.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 841 priced Volvo V40 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Volvo V40 has been on sale for at least 38 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £5,495. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 6 July 2027.

It failed its MOT on 3 July 2026 (offside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) and passed 4 days later, on 7 July 2026.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 57,173 miles, which matches the advertised 57,157 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 42,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 Volvo V40 on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2012 Volvo V40 SE 1.6 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £4,999 to £8,000, as of 2 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volvo V40 SE, 1.6 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 29,360 miles. Price: £8,000, £2,505 more than this car. Dealer: M & N Cars in Milton Keynes. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-v40-2012-10588e509f83
• 2012 Volvo V40 SE, 1.6 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 87,000 miles. Price: £4,999, £496 less than this car. Dealer: George Doran Vehicles in Downpatrick. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-v40-2012-dfbf1d65a594