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RV61 DVZ

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,272 mi
Last recorded122,272 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 DVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 122,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 117,653 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 112,125 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 112,125 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 107,641 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 102,031 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 95,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 88,600 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,069 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 74,028 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 65,853 miles

Nearside Rear tyre only just legal bald inner soon start peeling

emissions passed to low for tester to read

Fail 1 Dec 2016 65,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre only just legal bald inner soon start peeling

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions passed to low for tester to read

Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

slight wear front discs

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven

Fail 3 Dec 2015 57,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

slight wear front discs

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven

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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RV61 DVZ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RV61 DVZ, 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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What year was RV61 DVZ registered?

RV61 DVZ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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The MOT history for RV61 DVZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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