2012 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · NL12 MTF
2012 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 159,771 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NL12 MTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 159,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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NL12 MTF Mileage History
- 17/10/2024151,997 mi
- 24/10/2024152,017 mi+20 mi
- 21/10/2025159,121 mi+7,104 mi
- 10/11/2025159,771 mi+650 mi
- 10/11/2025159,771 mi
Average of roughly 7,303 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NL12 MTF 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 (NL12 MTF) between October 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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