2012 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · CH11 YOO
2012 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 125,014 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CH11 YOO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 125,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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CH11 YOO Mileage History
- 13/03/201530,143 mi
- 05/02/201639,831 mi+9,688 mi
- 17/01/201750,797 mi+10,966 mi
- 09/11/201757,949 mi+7,152 mi
- 07/11/201872,143 mi+14,194 mi
- 19/12/201991,664 mi+19,521 mi
- 23/11/202098,799 mi+7,135 mi
- 10/01/2022106,407 mi+7,608 mi
- 10/01/2022106,407 mi
- 09/01/2023112,340 mi+5,933 mi
- 10/01/2024118,656 mi+6,316 mi
- 10/01/2024118,656 mi
- 28/03/2025119,123 mi+467 mi
- 31/03/2025119,123 mi
- 25/03/2026125,014 mi+5,891 mi
Average of roughly 8,598 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
CH11 YOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo S40 (CH11 YOO) between March 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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