2012 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · SP12 UBV
2012 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 121,819 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP12 UBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 121,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP12 UBV 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 (SP12 UBV) between February 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 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: Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SP12 UBV Mileage History
- 09/02/2024114,202 mi
- 10/02/2024114,203 mi+1 mi
- 25/10/2024117,340 mi+3,137 mi
- 11/10/2025121,808 mi+4,468 mi
- 14/10/2025121,819 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 4,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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