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SW61 DVX

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,258 mi
Last recorded83,258 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 DVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 83,258 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 80,308 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 77,326 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 72,270 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,958 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 61,331 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 61,331 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 56,887 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 48,168 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 39,187 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 30,213 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 30,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 20,539 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 12,225 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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SW61 DVX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver 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 SW61 DVX, 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

How do I check the history of SW61 DVX?

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What year was SW61 DVX registered?

SW61 DVX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is SW61 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 DVX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW61 DVX have outstanding finance?

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