BJ62 KAO

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
15 December 2026 (184 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,730 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 45/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 61% pass rate and 24,730 miles. While mileage is low, the repeated issues suggest ongoing maintenance needs.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,829 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 24,730 miles recorded over 14 years.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories across 10 tests (Dec 2022, Dec 2025) indicate chronic wear.
  • Recurring registration plate lamp failures/advisories (Nov 2015, Nov 2016, Dec 2025) suggest electrical neglect.
  • Four test failures with no defect details (Nov 2015, Nov 2016, Dec 2022, Dec 2024) are a significant red flag for unaddressed issues.
  • The 2012 Volvo is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge in London.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-12-15 provides immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (5,829 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
  • No major structural failures or dangerous defects are recorded in the MOT history.
  • Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.

Mileage history

Nov 2015: 24,730 mi FAILNov 2015: 24,929 mi PASSNov 2016: 30,367 mi FAILNov 2016: 30,367 mi PASSDec 2017: 35,574 mi FAILDec 2017: 35,575 mi PASSNov 2018: 40,850 mi PASSNov 2019: 47,776 mi PASSNov 2020: 51,826 mi PASSNov 2021: 57,709 mi PASSDec 2022: 62,313 mi FAILDec 2022: 62,324 mi PASSNov 2023: 67,650 mi FAILNov 2023: 67,650 mi PASSNov 2024: 76,467 mi FAILNov 2024: 76,467 mi PASSDec 2025: 81,218 mi FAILDec 2025: 81,218 mi PASS81k53k25kNov 2015Dec 2025

MOT test history — 11/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2015 FAIL 24,730 mi
FAIL Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FAIL Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FAIL Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
FAIL Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nov 2015 PASS 24,929 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 FAIL 30,367 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test objects hanging from rear view mirror
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nov 2016 PASS 30,367 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test objects hanging from rear view mirror
Dec 2017 FAIL 35,574 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Dec 2017 PASS 35,575 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 PASS 40,850 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 PASS 47,776 mi None recorded
Nov 2020 PASS 51,826 mi None recorded
Nov 2021 PASS 57,709 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2022 FAIL 62,313 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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 Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Dec 2022 PASS 62,324 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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 Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2023 FAIL 67,650 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nov 2023 PASS 67,650 mi None recorded
Nov 2024 FAIL 76,467 mi
PRS Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2024 PASS 76,467 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2025 FAIL 81,218 mi
PRS Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal minimum, worn smooth on the edges, no cords were showing at the time of test, ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2025 PASS 81,218 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal minimum, worn smooth on the edges, no cords were showing at the time of test, ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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