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DA61 ZHP

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,678 mi
Last recorded108,678 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 ZHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 108,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 108,678 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall - tyre size 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 105,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 99,485 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 99,481 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 95,373 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 90,938 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 87,743 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing.

Fail 12 Nov 2020 87,743 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 81,822 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 29 Nov 2019 81,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2018 73,536 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner sections.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 57,707 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 57,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 48,705 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 38,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 38,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 26,415 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 26,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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DA61 ZHP is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA61 ZHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DA61 ZHP is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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