BJ12 CHL

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
BLUE
Engine
1984 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 5 April 2017
Last recorded mileage
36,192 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 48/100

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 4 MOT tests on record with a 50% pass rate and 36,192 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of neglect and high usage warrants extreme caution.

The vehicle shows 36,192 miles in March 2015, then 60,548 miles in April 2016, indicating a 24,353-mile increase in just 12 months, which is unusually high.

Things to check

  • Major tyre failure on 2016-04-01 (all four tyres below 1.6mm).
  • Major brake failure on 2015-03-11 (rear pads less than 1.5mm).
  • Major suspension failure on 2016-04-01 (nearside front lower ball joint excessive play).
  • Mileage trajectory shows a 24,353-mile increase in just 12 months (Mar 2015 to Apr 2016).

Working in its favour

  • Passed 2 out of 4 MOT tests, indicating some repairs were made.
  • No recurring failures on the same system (e.g., brakes, suspension, engine).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good safety features.
  • Consistent annual mileage increases, despite the 2016 spike.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 36,192 mi FAILMar 2015: 36,195 mi PASSApr 2016: 60,548 mi FAILApr 2016: 60,651 mi PASS61k48k36kMar 2015Apr 2016

MOT test history — 2/4 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 FAIL 36,192 mi
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Mar 2015 PASS 36,195 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 FAIL 60,548 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2016 PASS 60,651 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ12 CHL, 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.