2012 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · GL12 AZG
2012 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 141,155 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL12 AZG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 141,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL12 AZG 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 (GL12 AZG) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (d)”; “Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessive perished (5.2.3 (d) (i”.
GL12 AZG Mileage History
- 08/06/2024120,616 mi
- 08/06/2024120,619 mi+3 mi
- 21/06/2025133,969 mi+13,350 mi
- 21/06/2025133,969 mi
- 04/07/2026141,155 mi+7,186 mi
Average of roughly 9,924 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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