2012 Volvo FM 330 10.8L Diesel · KS12 LWM

The 2012 Volvo FM 330 presents a stable roadworthiness status. The most recent DVSA test on 29 July 2025 at 823,260 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests on 18 July 2024 at 817,117 miles and 6 June 2023 at 804,260 miles also passed clean. The maintenance trend is steady with no advisories or failures across the three-year record. The truck has covered 823,260 miles in roughly fourteen years, an average of about 58,804 miles per year. That is high annual use for a 2012 unit. Accumulation between tests was moderate: 13,143 miles from June 2023 to July 2024, then 6,143 miles to July 2025. The sparse three-entry history shows no gaps beyond normal annual testing and no sudden mileage spikes. A clean MOT sheet does not waive physical inspection. At this mileage the buyer should check suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for fatigue. Drivetrain components including clutch, propshaft, and differential should be assessed for wear under load. Brake discs, calipers, and air system integrity need hands-on testing given the duty cycle. Structural chassis rails and cab mounts must be examined for corrosion despite no tester flags. The record implies consistent basic compliance, but high-mileage HGV consumables demand verification beyond the pass certificate.