CHEVROLET VOLT2012 · ELECTRICITY

The most recent MOT on 29 May 2026 was a clean pass at 133,834 mi, with no defects recorded. That tells you the car met the legal safety standards just days ago, so there are no immediate show‑stop issues. However, the MOT history reveals a recurring front‑end pattern. In 2022, 2023 and 2025 the near‑side front tyre was flagged as worn to the legal limit, and the off‑side front tyre has repeatedly shown cracking or edge wear. In 2023 and again in 2025 the near‑side front wheel bearing was noted with slight play, and in 2025 the off‑side front outer drive‑shaft CV boot was described as severely deteriorated. These three items – tyre wear, wheel‑bearing play and a failing CV boot – have all appeared more than once. The trend is not improving. While the 2024 MOT was clean, the same front‑end weaknesses re‑emerged in the following years, suggesting that the underlying components are approaching the end of their service life. If the tyres have not been replaced since the 2022 warning, they are likely due for a new set soon, and the wheel‑bearing play may soon exceed the acceptable limit, potentially leading to noisy steering or premature bearing failure. The CV boot condition, if left unchecked, can allow grease loss and eventual joint damage.