2012 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · FR12 VEM
2012 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 115,109 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FR12 VEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 115,109 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.
FR12 VEM 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 (FR12 VEM) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FR12 VEM Mileage History
- 20/07/2022109,296 mi
- 21/07/2022109,296 mi
- 10/08/2023112,723 mi+3,427 mi
- 16/08/2024113,784 mi+1,061 mi
- 01/08/2025115,109 mi+1,325 mi
Average of roughly 1,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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