2012 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · WJ12 XTR
2012 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 103,381 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ12 XTR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 103,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ12 XTR 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 (WJ12 XTR) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ12 XTR Mileage History
- 28/02/202399,728 mi
- 14/02/2024102,017 mi+2,289 mi
- 14/02/2024102,018 mi+1 mi
- 01/03/2025102,944 mi+926 mi
- 18/02/2026103,381 mi+437 mi
Average of roughly 1,228 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: Good
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