2012 Volvo V40 2.0 D3 SE LUX

Overview

• Make: Volvo
• Model: V40
• Trim: SE LUX
• Version: 2.0 D3 SE LUX Manual FWD Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr (148 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 76,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 148 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 114 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

With 76,000 miles on the clock, this 2012 Volvo V40 SE Lux has done roughly 17,100 fewer miles than a typical 2012 Volvo V40. The dealer is asking £4,795, which is £80 above the AskCar estimate of £4,715. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 843 Volvo V40 cars across different ages and specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 161 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £1,200. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. It is advertised by Chris Noyland Bill Rhodes in Sheffield. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £80 (1%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,715.

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 843 priced Volvo V40 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Volvo V40 has been on sale for at least 161 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £5,995. Its asking price is now £4,795, £1,200 less. The latest price cut was seen on 13 September 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 29 May 2026: £5,995
• 10 June 2026: £5,795
• 18 June 2026: £5,695
• 22 June 2026: £5,895
• 8 July 2026: £5,595
• 10 July 2026: £5,495
• 13 July 2026: £5,695
• 31 July 2026: £5,595
• 5 August 2026: £5,495
• 11 August 2026: £5,200
• 13 August 2026: £5,295
• 16 August 2026: £5,200
• 3 September 2026: £4,995
• 8 September 2026: £4,895
• 13 September 2026: £4,795

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: valid until 21 December 2026.

It failed its MOT on 1 December 2025 (offside front service brake excessively fluctuating; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (both).

Mileage at that test: 74,081 miles, which matches the advertised 76,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 17,100 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 Volvo V40 on AskCar.