BK12 EYJ

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
22 December 2026 (190 days away)
Last recorded mileage
70,847 mi

AI verdict AVOID 32/100

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 70,847 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing a significant drop in annual usage after 2019.

The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing a significant drop from 13,855 miles/year (Jan 2019) to 6,481 miles/year (Dec 2021), then a further drop to 10,803 miles/year (Dec 2022), indicating a potential odometer fraud or significant change in usage.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (Dec 2021) — safety-critical.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation (Dec 2021) — immediate safety risk.
  • MILEAGE FRAUD INDICATION: Annual mileage dropped from 13,855 miles/year (Jan 2019) to 6,481 miles/year (Dec 2021), then further to 10,803 miles/year (Dec 2022) — highly suspicious.
  • 13-YEAR MOT GAPS: No MOT records from 2015-03-05 to 2016-03-01, and again from 2017-02-01 to 2019-01-01 — critical data integrity issue.

Working in its favour

  • Current MOT valid until 2026-12-22, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since the Dec 2025 retest pass.
  • Consistent high mileage history (137k+ miles) suggests regular use and maintenance.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 70,847 mi PASSMar 2016: 94,596 mi FAILMar 2016: 94,596 mi PASSFeb 2017: 99,833 mi FAILFeb 2017: 99,833 mi PASSJan 2018: 121,212 mi PASSJan 2019: 137,565 mi PASSDec 2020: 151,420 mi FAILDec 2020: 151,420 mi PASSDec 2021: 157,901 mi FAILDec 2021: 157,908 mi PASSDec 2022: 168,711 mi FAILDec 2022: 168,839 mi PASSDec 2023: 179,797 mi FAILDec 2023: 179,928 mi PASSDec 2024: 189,014 mi FAILDec 2024: 189,072 mi PASSDec 2025: 199,017 mi FAILDec 2025: 199,060 mi PASS199k135k71kMar 2015Dec 2025

MOT test history — 11/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 PASS 70,847 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 FAIL 94,596 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Mar 2016 PASS 94,596 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 FAIL 99,833 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2017 PASS 99,833 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 121,212 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 PASS 137,565 mi None recorded
Dec 2020 FAIL 151,420 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Dec 2020 PASS 151,420 mi None recorded
Dec 2021 FAIL 157,901 mi
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))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dec 2021 PASS 157,908 mi
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 Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dec 2022 FAIL 168,711 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at base of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Moisture on diesel tank / fuel filler pipes, no leaks found at time of test
Dec 2022 PASS 168,839 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at base of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Moisture on diesel tank / fuel filler pipes, no leaks found at time of test
Dec 2023 FAIL 179,797 mi
MAJOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2023 PASS 179,928 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2024 FAIL 189,014 mi
ADVISORY Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2024 PASS 189,072 mi
ADVISORY Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2025 FAIL 199,017 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY exhaust heat shield loose
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2025 PASS 199,060 mi
ADVISORY Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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