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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1984 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 21 January 2027 (221 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,069 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 56/100
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 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 18,069 miles. While it has a long MOT, the history of tyre neglect and low usage warrants careful consideration.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage of 4,541 miles/year, with a significant anomaly of only 354 miles recorded between Jan 2025 and Jan 2026.
Things to check
- Jan 2026: Mileage anomaly — only 354 miles recorded between Jan 2025 and Jan 2026.
- Jan 2022: Major failure — Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of requirements.
- Jan 2020: Recurring advisories — All four tyres worn close to legal limit.
- Jan 2022: Major failure — Windscreen damage, though retested PASS.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until 2027-01-21, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.
- Consistent annual mileage increases (pre-2025) suggest regular use.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 18,069 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 26,522 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Dec 2016 | PASS | 35,732 mi |
ADVISORY dog cage fitted in back of car unable to check rear seatbelts
|
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 44,863 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 47,057 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | FAIL | 49,583 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 49,583 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2021 | FAIL | 52,569 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 52,569 mi |
ADVISORY Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))
|
| Jan 2022 | FAIL | 55,186 mi |
ADVISORY Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 55,186 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 56,571 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 59,586 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 63,469 mi |
ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
|
| Jan 2026 | FAIL | 63,823 mi |
MAJOR Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 63,823 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU12 YVY, 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.