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When is the MOT due for S12 RBU?

The MOT for S12 RBU is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of S12 RBU?

The recorded mileage for S12 RBU is 109,219 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S12 RBU ULEZ compliant?

Yes, S12 RBU (VOLVO V40) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

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2016 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · S12 RBU

S12 RBU

2016 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07/03/2016. Recorded mileage 109,219 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027.

Make & Model: VOLVO V40
Year / Origin: 2016 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 20/04/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 109,219 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 109,219 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2016
Engine: 1969cc

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S12 RBU Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
109,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Volvo V40

Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

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S12 RBU Mileage History

01/04/201937,917 mi
22/04/202048,038 mi+10,121 mi
08/04/202151,906 mi+3,868 mi
09/04/202151,906 mi
12/04/202259,408 mi+7,502 mi
13/04/202374,281 mi+14,873 mi
18/04/202486,608 mi+12,327 mi
15/04/202599,852 mi+13,244 mi
21/04/2026109,219 mi+9,367 mi
21/04/2026109,219 mi

Average of roughly 10,105 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

S12 RBU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 13:43

MOT Analysis

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10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volvo V40 (S12 RBU) between April 2019 and April 2026.

The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 April 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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