BJ12 OMV

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
2400 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
14 April 2027 (304 days away)
Last recorded mileage
62,912 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 67/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 62,912 miles. While these were addressed, the repeated advisories on critical wear items like tyres and brakes indicate a need for thorough inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 11,662 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage over its lifespan.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake disc wear advisories (Apr 2019, Mar 2020) and a DANGEROUS brake failure (Apr 2019) suggest ongoing brake system stress.
  • Multiple suspension and steering failures/advisories (Mar 2020, Mar 2021, Mar 2022) indicate a history of chassis wear.
  • Four recurring tyre advisories (Mar 2023, Apr 2024) and a minor steering defect (Mar 2021) highlight consistent wear items needing attention.
  • The 2012 Volvo is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring daily charges in London.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until April 2027 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage averaging 11,662 miles/year indicates normal, non-abusive usage.

Mileage history

Apr 2015: 62,912 mi PASSApr 2016: 83,027 mi PASSApr 2017: 95,581 mi PASSApr 2018: 107,287 mi PASSApr 2019: 118,925 mi FAILApr 2019: 118,957 mi PASSMar 2020: 128,341 mi FAILMar 2020: 128,471 mi PASSMar 2021: 135,956 mi FAILMar 2021: 135,986 mi PASSMar 2022: 144,340 mi PASSMar 2023: 149,929 mi PASSApr 2024: 156,088 mi PASSApr 2025: 161,593 mi PASSApr 2026: 166,539 mi PASS167k115k63kApr 2015Apr 2026

MOT test history — 12/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2015 PASS 62,912 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 PASS 83,027 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 PASS 95,581 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 PASS 107,287 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs worn on inner face
ADVISORY very slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing or inner drive shaft support bearing
Apr 2019 FAIL 118,925 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Apr 2019 PASS 118,957 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 FAIL 128,341 mi
ADVISORY Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened more worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2020 PASS 128,471 mi
ADVISORY Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened more worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2021 FAIL 135,956 mi
MINOR Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (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 Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Mar 2021 PASS 135,986 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Mar 2022 PASS 144,340 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (0.1 (b))
Mar 2023 PASS 149,929 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre
Apr 2024 PASS 156,088 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Apr 2025 PASS 161,593 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Apr 2026 PASS 166,539 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))

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