2012 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · PE12 HVS
2012 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2012. Recorded mileage 120,072 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
PE12 HVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 120,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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PE12 HVS Mileage History
- 27/07/2022104,467 mi
- 27/07/2022104,467 mi
- 24/07/2023110,593 mi+6,126 mi
- 13/08/2024115,529 mi+4,936 mi
- 04/08/2025120,072 mi+4,543 mi
Average of roughly 5,163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PE12 HVS 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 (PE12 HVS) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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