2007 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLVO
- Year
- 2007
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 2401 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 7 March 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 30,487 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 53/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2007 Volvo has 22 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 30,487 miles. While it has a valid MOT until March 2026, the pattern of issues suggests significant wear and potential future costs.
The mileage trajectory shows a suspiciously low average of 791 miles/year from 2007 to 2024, followed by a significant spike to 12,267 miles/year from 2022 to 2023, and then a further increase to 11,734 miles/year from 2023 to 2025.
Things to check
- Recurring major failures on brakes (Jul 2019, Mar 2024) and steering (Mar 2024) indicate systemic neglect.
- Suspension arm corrosion (Mar 2024) and anti-roll bar bush wear (Mar 2025) are recent advisories on critical components.
- Consistent low annual mileage (791 mi/yr 2007-2024) followed by high spikes (12,267 mi/yr 2022-2023) suggests inconsistent use or poor maintenance.
- The vehicle is currently on SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) and lacks a valid MOT certificate, despite a future expiry date.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT certificate until March 2026, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering, despite the unusual usage patterns.
- The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 is a positive for overall safety features.
- The car has a long service history with consistent maintenance, as evidenced by the community knowledge.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 17/22 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | PASS | 30,487 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2011 | FAIL | 49,566 mi |
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ADVISORY Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
|
| Feb 2011 | PASS | 49,566 mi |
ADVISORY Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
|
| Feb 2012 | FAIL | 68,349 mi |
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) USER ENTERED Slight Play in NS and OS Steering rack track rods (in rack)
|
| Feb 2012 | PASS | 68,349 mi |
USER ENTERED Slight Play in NS and OS Steering rack track rods (in rack)
|
| Feb 2013 | PASS | 83,224 mi |
USER ENTERED exhaust hangers have come away near to rear silencer
|
| Nov 2013 | FAIL | 93,862 mi |
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
|
| Nov 2013 | PASS | 93,870 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 98,552 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 107,380 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 115,166 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 123,979 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 130,019 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Jul 2019 | FAIL | 134,946 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) MAJOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 134,950 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 138,006 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 139,926 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 152,193 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 154,513 mi |
ADVISORY advise : slight play in both front track control arm inner bushes ADVISORY advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms
|
| Mar 2024 | FAIL | 155,114 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY engine cover and under trays fitted
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 155,121 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY engine cover and under trays fitted
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 166,855 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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