2012 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · G6 ARU
2012 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 Nov 2012. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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G6 ARU Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 22/11/2026
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2012 model year cars.
- Powershift gearbox faultsSerious
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, hesitate or overheat if the correct fluid service schedule has been missed.
- EGR and DPF clogging on dieselsModerate
Urban-driven diesel S40s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, bringing hesitation, smoke and frequent warning lights.
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