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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1560 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 4 September 2026 (82 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 78,331 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 68/100
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 78,331 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of wear suggests significant upcoming maintenance costs.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 13,539 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or inconsistencies in the MOT history.
Things to check
- May 2019: Recurring advisories for worn tyres and thin brake pads indicate ongoing wear.
- Nov 2020: All four tyres noted as worn on inner edges and slightly damaged.
- Nov 2021: Front and rear rims damaged, suggesting impact or poor maintenance.
- Aug 2025: Recent failure for a minor defect, followed by a quick retest pass.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until September 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in its history.
- Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and no hidden storage.
- Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating for 2017 model provides peace of mind.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 78,331 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | PASS | 93,914 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) ADVISORY Front tyres nearing wear bands
|
| May 2017 | PASS | 101,590 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) ADVISORY Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 114,571 mi |
ADVISORY both front tyres worn badly on inner edges ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 123,718 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 131,379 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 143,981 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Both rims damaged ADVISORY Nearside Rear Rim damaged
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 156,491 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2023 | FAIL | 170,656 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 170,656 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 176,826 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) 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))
|
| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 184,304 mi |
MAJOR Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 184,400 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG12 JFY, 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.