2012 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · VE61 OSV
2012 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 107,708 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE61 OSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/04/2026
- 107,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE61 OSV 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 (VE61 OSV) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
VE61 OSV Mileage History
- 11/04/202397,207 mi
- 17/04/2024100,632 mi+3,425 mi
- 01/05/2025104,164 mi+3,532 mi
- 01/05/2025104,164 mi
- 20/04/2026107,708 mi+3,544 mi
Average of roughly 3,471 miles per year across 5 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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