AK59 MGV

2009 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2009
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
2400 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
10 November 2026 (149 days away)
Last recorded mileage
40,310 mi

AI verdict AVOID 34/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2009 Volvo has 21 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 40,310 miles. The mileage trajectory is consistent, but the pattern of recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes and suspension makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,994 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but the vehicle has covered over 185,000 miles since 2009.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS Fuel System failure recorded on 2012-09-28.
  • DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad failure on 2012-09-28.
  • DANGEROUS Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint failure on 2019-05-01.
  • Recurring Brake System failures across 6 tests (2019, 2021, 2023, 2025).

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage readings with no anomalies or fraud detected.
  • MOT valid until 2026-11-10, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers in the provided data.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.

Mileage history

Sep 2012: 40,310 mi FAILSep 2012: 40,312 mi PASSSep 2013: 47,081 mi PASSSep 2014: 54,985 mi PASSDec 2015: 62,653 mi PASSFeb 2017: 75,810 mi FAILFeb 2017: 75,810 mi PASSApr 2018: 92,474 mi FAILApr 2018: 92,474 mi PASSApr 2019: 107,292 mi FAILMay 2019: 107,292 mi PASSOct 2020: 125,370 mi FAILOct 2020: 125,458 mi PASSOct 2021: 135,734 mi FAILOct 2021: 135,734 mi PASSOct 2022: 143,252 mi PASSSep 2023: 154,608 mi FAILOct 2023: 154,690 mi PASSOct 2024: 169,072 mi PASSOct 2025: 185,468 mi FAILNov 2025: 185,487 mi PASS185k113k40kSep 2012Nov 2025

MOT test history — 13/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2012 FAIL 40,310 mi
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Sep 2012 PASS 40,312 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 PASS 47,081 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 54,985 mi None recorded
Dec 2015 PASS 62,653 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 FAIL 75,810 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY under trays
Feb 2017 PASS 75,810 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY under trays
Apr 2018 FAIL 92,474 mi
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 245 40r18 (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front road wheel damaged
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted
ADVISORY Rear suspension showing corrosion
ADVISORY Oil leak
Apr 2018 PASS 92,474 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front road wheel damaged
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted
ADVISORY Rear suspension showing corrosion
ADVISORY Oil leak
Apr 2019 FAIL 107,292 mi
DANGEROUS Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area at rear (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY both front tyres worn inner edges 245 40r18
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge bald spot and side wall damage
ADVISORY Nearside Front road wheel damaged
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY undertrays and engine covers fitted
May 2019 PASS 107,292 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY both front tyres worn inner edges 245 40r18
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge bald spot and side wall damage
ADVISORY Nearside Front road wheel damaged
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY undertrays and engine covers fitted
Oct 2020 FAIL 125,370 mi
MAJOR Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Oct 2020 PASS 125,458 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2021 FAIL 135,734 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY undertrays and engine covers fitted
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge and side wall damaged 245 40r18
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2021 PASS 135,734 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY undertrays and engine covers fitted
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge and side wall damaged 245 40r18
Oct 2022 PASS 143,252 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2023 FAIL 154,608 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2023 PASS 154,690 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2024 PASS 169,072 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oct 2025 FAIL 185,468 mi
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY o/s/f and o/s/r brake pads worn down more than n/s
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s rear uppers (5.3.2 (c))
Nov 2025 PASS 185,487 mi
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY o/s/f and o/s/r brake pads worn down more than n/s

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