2012 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · D7 TEB
2012 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 108,507 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D7 TEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 108,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D7 TEB 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 S40 (D7 TEB) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
D7 TEB Mileage History
- 16/10/2023101,357 mi
- 17/05/2024104,275 mi+2,918 mi
- 18/05/2024104,275 mi
- 20/12/2024104,283 mi+8 mi
- 04/12/2025108,507 mi+4,224 mi
Average of roughly 3,348 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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