2012 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · FG12 CVZ
2012 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 68,999 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FG12 CVZ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 68,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FG12 CVZ Mileage History
- 23/03/201537,830 mi
- 23/03/201537,830 mi
- 30/03/201641,842 mi+4,012 mi
- 06/04/201746,643 mi+4,801 mi
- 09/04/201850,595 mi+3,952 mi
- 10/04/201850,596 mi+1 mi
- 12/04/201954,934 mi+4,338 mi
- 19/03/202058,148 mi+3,214 mi
- 07/04/202158,689 mi+541 mi
- 07/04/202158,689 mi
- 04/04/202260,508 mi+1,819 mi
- 14/04/202363,986 mi+3,478 mi
- 09/04/202465,759 mi+1,773 mi
- 01/04/202567,414 mi+1,655 mi
- 01/04/202668,983 mi+1,569 mi
- 11/04/202668,999 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 2,820 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
FG12 CVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo S40 (FG12 CVZ) between March 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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