AJ12 BKE

2012 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2012
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
13 May 2027 (333 days away)
Last recorded mileage
27,111 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2012 Volvo has 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 27,111 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is also currently 'Untaxed' and has a 2024 service gap.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 6,778 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • May 2026 MOT failure: DANGEROUS defect for brakes — immediate safety risk.
  • May 2026 MOT failure: DANGEROUS defect for rear anti-roll bar linkage — structural integrity.
  • May 2026 MOT failure: DANGEROUS defect for rear parking brake inoperative — safety-critical.
  • Brake system recurring failures: 15 advisories and 4 major failures across 11 tests.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage: Average 6,778 miles/year, well below UK average, indicating light use.
  • Long MOT validity: Current MOT valid until May 2027, offering immediate peace of mind.
  • No odometer fraud: Mileage readings are consistent with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • Euro NCAP rating: 5-star safety rating (2017) for a 2012 model is excellent.

Mileage history

Aug 2015: 27,111 mi PASSAug 2016: 38,493 mi PASSAug 2017: 48,466 mi PASSAug 2018: 55,812 mi PASSAug 2019: 65,838 mi PASSAug 2020: 72,259 mi PASSJul 2021: 76,458 mi FAILJul 2021: 76,458 mi PASSJul 2022: 80,720 mi PASSJul 2023: 85,588 mi PASSMar 2025: 89,678 mi FAILApr 2025: 89,680 mi PASSMay 2026: 97,440 mi FAILMay 2026: 97,440 mi PASS97k62k27kAug 2015May 2026

MOT test history — 11/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2015 PASS 27,111 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 PASS 38,493 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 PASS 48,466 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 PASS 55,812 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 PASS 65,838 mi
ADVISORY under trays fitted
Aug 2020 PASS 72,259 mi None recorded
Jul 2021 FAIL 76,458 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Jul 2021 PASS 76,458 mi None recorded
Jul 2022 PASS 80,720 mi None recorded
Jul 2023 PASS 85,588 mi None recorded
Mar 2025 FAIL 89,678 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Corrosion to underside and suspension components
Apr 2025 PASS 89,680 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Corrosion to underside and suspension components
May 2026 FAIL 97,440 mi
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY corrosion to underside and suspension components
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
May 2026 PASS 97,440 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY corrosion to underside and suspension components
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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