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2005 Volvo FH12 Heavy oil · PLZ 3863

PLZ 3863

2005 Volvo FH12 (heavy oil). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 146,136 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2023. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VOLVO FH12
Year / Origin
2005 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 14 Apr 2023
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
146,136 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required
Fuel & Engine
HEAVY OIL
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 Apr 2023
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
HEAVY OIL
Year
2005
Engine
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Mechanical Assessment

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The most recent MOT entry from April 2022 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. However, there has been no recorded testing for over four years leading up to June 2026, which means the current roadworthiness is unknown. There is no recurring pattern of mechanical failure in the provided history, as every recorded test was a clean pass. Based strictly on the MOT results, the condition trend appears stable, though the lack of recent data limits this conclusion. The mileage history is highly irregular and presents a significant risk. The recorded mileage increased to 231,876 miles in October 2020, but then dropped sharply to 146,136 miles by April 2022. This discrepancy is a major red flag that suggests either a serious clerical error or mileage tampering. Because the mileage data is contradictory, it is impossible to determine the actual wear on the vehicle or whether it has suffered from hard use or long periods of standing. The signal is too ambiguous to draw any reliable conclusions about the vehicle's age-related condition. The most important checks for a buyer are to verify the actual mileage via the odometer and cross-reference this with comprehensive service records and invoices to resolve the discrepancy.
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PLZ 3863 Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2022
  • 146,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

PLZ 3863 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Oct 2026, 01:51
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo Fh12 (PLZ 3863) between October 2017 and April 2022.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

PLZ 3863 Mileage History

  1. 23/10/2017126,686 mi
  2. 24/11/2018137,327 mi+10,641 mi
  3. 31/10/2020231,876 km
  4. 16/04/2022146,136 mi

Average of roughly 4,343 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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