2012 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · DN61 AOL
2012 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 101,321 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN61 AOL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 101,321 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.
DN61 AOL 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 (DN61 AOL) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DN61 AOL Mileage History
- 15/02/202491,176 mi
- 26/02/202491,189 mi+13 mi
- 17/02/202597,637 mi+6,448 mi
- 13/03/2026101,310 mi+3,673 mi
- 17/03/2026101,321 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 4,871 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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