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
- 1560 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 10 March 2027 (269 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 56,216 mi
AI verdict BUY 78/100
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 92% pass rate and 56,216 miles. While there are some advisories and a past failure, the overall condition is suitable for purchase.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,573 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage.
Things to check
- One minor MOT failure in Feb 2019, immediately rectified.
- Recent advisories for suspension arm and ball joint (Mar 2026).
- High insurance group (28-38) for a 2012 diesel vehicle.
Working in its favour
- Strong MOT record with 12 of 13 tests passed and no dangerous defects.
- Consistent and normal mileage usage over its lifespan.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or suspicious mileage patterns.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 56,216 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 61,426 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 66,947 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 73,274 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | FAIL | 79,292 mi |
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 79,292 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 85,049 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 87,309 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 92,790 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 98,950 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 108,178 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))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 115,099 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 121,749 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AY12 WFN, 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.