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
- 30 July 2026 (45 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 87,437 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 35/100
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 19 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 87,437 miles. While mileage is high, the vehicle has been consistently maintained with prompt repairs.
The mileage trajectory shows high annual usage (12,606 miles/yr), with a significant 2,289-mile anomaly between retests on 07 Nov 2020 and 21 Nov 2020.
Things to check
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre cut on 07 Jul 2025 — immediate safety concern.
- Recurring suspension failures and advisories across multiple tests (e.g., 2014-12-19, 2015-12-18).
- High mileage (12,606 miles/yr) indicates increased wear and tear on components.
- Unusually large 2,289-mile retest anomaly on 07 Nov 2020 suggests potential odometer issues.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 30 Jul 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent retesting and immediate repair of failures, showing responsive ownership.
- No major structural corrosion or chassis failures recorded in the MOT history.
- Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/19 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | PASS | 87,437 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED plastic trim fitted to both sills USER ENTERED both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge USER ENTERED both front brakes slight judder
|
| Dec 2014 | FAIL | 87,437 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) PRS Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) PRS Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED plastic trim fitted to both sills USER ENTERED both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge USER ENTERED both front brakes slight judder
|
| Dec 2015 | FAIL | 109,184 mi |
ADVISORY engine covers fitted ADVISORY under-trays fitted ADVISORY plastic trim fitted to both sills PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) ADVISORY engine coolant level below minimum ADVISORY both windscreen wiper blades smeering ADVISORY offside rear tyre worn on inner edge ADVISORY nearside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edge FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (4.1.D.1a) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & has a deep cut on outer wall (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 109,184 mi |
ADVISORY engine covers fitted ADVISORY under-trays fitted ADVISORY plastic trim fitted to both sills ADVISORY engine coolant level below minimum ADVISORY both windscreen wiper blades smeering ADVISORY offside rear tyre worn on inner edge ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 120,248 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2018 | FAIL | 130,411 mi |
PRS Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) PRS Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 130,411 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 133,276 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 137,035 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))
|
| Nov 2020 | FAIL | 139,433 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not release under tension (7.1.2 (d))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 141,722 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | FAIL | 147,613 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 147,614 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | FAIL | 152,811 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 152,811 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 166,429 mi |
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 166,430 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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| Jul 2025 | FAIL | 171,097 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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| Jul 2025 | PASS | 171,097 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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