AO62 BYV

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
GREY
Engine
2400 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
26 February 2027 (256 days away)
Last recorded mileage
48,950 mi

AI verdict AVOID 28/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 48,950 miles. The vehicle's past safety record and inconsistent usage make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage of 93 miles/year between 2015 and 2023, followed by a significant spike in usage from 2023 onwards, indicating a major discrepancy.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in Dec 2018, Oct 2019, and Sep 2020.
  • Recurring MAJOR failures in brakes (Oct 2019, Sep 2020, Sep 2022) and suspension (Oct 2023, Nov 2023).
  • Mileage anomaly: only 93 miles recorded between 2015 and 2023, then 10,600 miles/year.
  • Five test failures in 13 MOTs, with 22 advisories for recurring issues.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until February 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since the last test in Feb 2026.
  • Consistent annual mileage of 10,600 miles/year since 2023, aligning with UK average.
  • Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle design.

Mileage history

Nov 2015: 48,950 mi FAILNov 2015: 48,950 mi PASSDec 2016: 64,995 mi PASSNov 2017: 78,057 mi PASSDec 2018: 89,686 mi FAILDec 2018: 89,685 mi PASSOct 2019: 101,368 mi PASSSep 2020: 106,706 mi PASSOct 2021: 113,088 mi PASSSep 2022: 119,005 mi FAILOct 2022: 119,015 mi PASSOct 2023: 131,553 mi FAILNov 2023: 131,564 mi FAILNov 2023: 131,577 mi PASSNov 2024: 141,953 mi FAILNov 2024: 141,982 mi PASSFeb 2026: 150,185 mi PASS150k100k49kNov 2015Feb 2026

MOT test history — 11/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2015 FAIL 48,950 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nov 2015 PASS 48,950 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 PASS 64,995 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 PASS 78,057 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering Rod (2.2.B.1f)
Dec 2018 FAIL 89,686 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Dec 2018 PASS 89,685 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oct 2019 PASS 101,368 mi
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2020 PASS 106,706 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2021 PASS 113,088 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Sep 2022 FAIL 119,005 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oct 2022 PASS 119,015 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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))
Oct 2023 FAIL 131,553 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear 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 Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nov 2023 FAIL 131,564 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nov 2023 PASS 131,577 mi
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nov 2024 FAIL 141,953 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2024 PASS 141,982 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2026 PASS 150,185 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle & parts ruaty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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