2012 Volvo FH 13 500 12.8L Diesel · GL12 PHU
2012 Volvo FH 13 500 (12.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 600,789 km. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO FH 13 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 600,789 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 12.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GL12 PHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 600,789 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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GL12 PHU Odometer History
- 19/12/2023584,805 mi
- 16/01/2024586,088 km
- 03/09/2025599,947 km+13,859 km
- 18/09/2025600,789 km+842 km
Average of roughly 9,135 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GL12 PHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo Fh 13 500 (GL12 PHU) between December 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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