Volvo FH12 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Volvo FH12 car check
Is the Volvo FH12 reliable? We analysed 492 real MOT tests across 127 vehicles to find out.
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The Volvo FH12 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volvo FH12.
Volvo FH12 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volvo FH12. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volvo FH12 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volvo FH12 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Volvo FH12 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo FH12 THIS CAR | 79.9% | 492 | 736,376 mi | — yrs |
| Volvo V70 | 71% | 1,930,508 | 113,181 mi | 29 yrs |
| Volvo V40 | 73.7% | 1,865,374 | 76,415 mi | 30 yrs |
| Volvo S40 | 69.9% | 1,390,271 | 84,701 mi | 30 yrs |
| Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfa | 92.5% | 677 | 5,643 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volvo V70 (71.0% pass rate) and the Volvo V40 (73.7% pass rate), the Volvo FH12 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volvo FH12Should you buy a used Volvo FH12?
The Volvo FH12 has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.9% across 492 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.