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
- GOLD
- Engine
- 2400 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 18 September 2026 (96 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 26,537 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 38/100
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 26,537 miles. While mileage is low and consistent, the vehicle's maintenance history warrants careful investigation.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 7,008 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- Sep 2025: Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak — a major safety failure.
- Sep 2025: Offside Rear Tyre cracking slightly on sidewall — a recurring advisory.
- Sep 2025: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged — a recurring advisory.
- Sep 2025: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear effectively — a recurring advisory.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-18, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (7,008 mi/yr) suggests light use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates strong safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 26,537 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 35,885 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 44,778 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 53,376 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 61,367 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 67,560 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 72,668 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 79,711 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | FAIL | 86,059 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 235/45/17 continental (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 235/45/17 continental (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 86,060 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 235/45/17 continental (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 235/45/17 continental (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 92,122 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 92,125 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2025 | FAIL | 96,023 mi |
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) ADVISORY Offside rear light lens damaged ADVISORY engine fan belt broken ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre cracking slightly on sidewall ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre cracking slightly on sidewall ADVISORY Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges
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| Sep 2025 | PASS | 96,023 mi |
ADVISORY Offside rear light lens damaged ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre cracking slightly on sidewall ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre cracking slightly on sidewall ADVISORY Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AU62 ORW, 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.