2012 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · LO61 YSA
2012 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 104,339 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO61 YSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 104,339 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.
LO61 YSA 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 (LO61 YSA) between August 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LO61 YSA Mileage History
- 19/08/202280,911 mi
- 11/08/202390,308 mi+9,397 mi
- 15/08/202498,240 mi+7,932 mi
- 15/08/202498,241 mi+1 mi
- 28/05/2025104,339 mi+6,098 mi
Average of roughly 8,449 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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