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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 2400 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 3 October 2026 (110 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 46,453 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 57/100
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 46,453 miles. The car's history shows a consistent, albeit low, annual mileage.
Mileage is consistent with normal usage, averaging 9,174 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, including a recent 4,243-mile increase in 2025.
Things to check
- Recurring steering rack advisories across 6 tests (2019-2025) indicate a persistent wear item.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit (Aug 2019) and Offside Rear Tyre (Aug 2019) were not addressed.
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (Sep 2022) was a failure, though it passed retest.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until October 2026, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (9,174 miles/year) suggests regular use without abuse.
- No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects are present in the MOT history.
- The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating a robust safety design.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | FAIL | 46,453 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
|
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 46,453 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 61,827 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 69,709 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 77,428 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 85,950 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 92,158 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 95,488 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 Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Sep 2022 | FAIL | 102,804 mi |
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 102,804 mi |
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
|
| Sep 2023 | FAIL | 111,142 mi |
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 111,142 mi |
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 122,063 mi |
ADVISORY Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
|
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 126,306 mi |
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AJ12 CHY, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.