2012 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · DA12 RRV
2012 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 127,064 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA12 RRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 127,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA12 RRV 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 (DA12 RRV) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DA12 RRV Mileage History
- 27/02/2024113,806 mi
- 27/02/2024113,806 mi
- 05/03/2025120,866 mi+7,060 mi
- 31/03/2026127,063 mi+6,197 mi
- 11/04/2026127,064 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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