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DN61 ARZ

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,535 mi
Last recorded81,535 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 ARZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 81,535 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 79,279 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 75,864 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 25 Nov 2022 72,389 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly /worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 68,810 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 65,908 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,997 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 63,997 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 60,942 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 48,026 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,522 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 37,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S N/S (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 27,410 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 21,164 miles

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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DN61 ARZ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN61 ARZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN61 ARZ registered?

DN61 ARZ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is DN61 ARZ safe to buy?

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