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
- 1560 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 1 July 2026 (17 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 38,045 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 62/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 38,045 miles. Recurring suspension advisories and high annual usage warrant careful inspection.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 12,341 miles per year, with a notable spike of 19,258 miles between June 2023 and June 2024.
Things to check
- Jul 2025 MOT failure: Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) — immediately rectified.
- Recurring suspension advisories: 6 advisories across 3 tests (May 2017, May 2019, Jul 2020) for suspension arm and shock absorber.
- High annual mileage: 12,341 miles/year exceeds UK average of 8,000, indicating more wear and tear.
- Recent failure: Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (Jul 2025) — a significant safety component.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until July 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
- No mileage discrepancies or signs of odometer fraud detected.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 38,045 mi |
USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
|
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 54,420 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
|
| May 2017 | FAIL | 65,265 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| May 2017 | PASS | 65,297 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 77,552 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY offside and nearside rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 89,149 mi |
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))
|
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 99,471 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 106,776 mi |
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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 118,593 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 131,292 mi |
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 Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 150,550 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner CV boot weeping
|
| Jul 2025 | FAIL | 166,733 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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| Jul 2025 | PASS | 166,733 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AJ12 FVL, 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.