2012 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · ND61 VZX
2012 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 109,302 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND61 VZX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2023
- 109,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND61 VZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo S40 (ND61 VZX) between August 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
ND61 VZX Mileage History
- 19/08/2022105,762 mi
- 19/08/2022105,762 mi
- 21/04/2023109,302 mi+3,540 mi
- 21/04/2023109,302 mi
Average of roughly 5,273 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Below Average
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