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
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 19 October 2026 (127 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 14,861 mi
AI verdict AVOID 38/100
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 73% pass rate and 14,861 miles. The vehicle's history shows a pattern of recurring failures and advisories across multiple safety-critical systems, making it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage averaging 5,878 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2017 onwards, raising odometer fraud concerns.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (Oct 2025 FAIL).
- Recurring suspension failures: Major failure for Nearside Rear Tyre lump (Oct 2021 FAIL) and Nearside Front Coil spring fractured (Oct 2021 FAIL).
- Recurring brake failures: Major failure for Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (Oct 2025 FAIL).
- Recurring tyre failures: Major failure for Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump (Oct 2021 FAIL) and Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit (Apr 2019 FAIL).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until October 2026, indicating current roadworthiness despite past issues.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed for 2012 vehicle).
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 14,861 mi |
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre wearing 3mm
|
| Jan 2016 | FAIL | 23,850 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
|
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 23,850 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 32,322 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 42,637 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 53,978 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 53,978 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 63,056 mi |
MINOR Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
|
| Oct 2021 | FAIL | 64,473 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 64,483 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 68,167 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 72,963 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 76,730 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2025 | FAIL | 81,169 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
|
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 81,181 mi | None recorded |
About this page
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