2011 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLVO
- Year
- 2011
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1984 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 July 2026 (33 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 52,368 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 33/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2011 Volvo has 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 52,368 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of issues suggests significant upcoming maintenance costs.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 12,761 miles/year, with a notable drop in recent years (e.g., 5,825 miles from Jul 2024 to Jul 2025).
Things to check
- High mileage (185,652 miles) for a 2011 vehicle indicates significant wear and tear.
- Recurring major failures in suspension (Jul 2024, Jul 2025) and steering (Aug 2021, Jul 2024) suggest structural neglect.
- Consistent advisories for lights and tyres across multiple tests highlight a pattern of reactive maintenance.
- The 2014-03-03 MOT test shows 'emissions to clean to register', a highly unusual and unexplained entry.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until July 2026, indicating current roadworthiness despite past issues.
- Consistent mileage trajectory, though high, shows no signs of odometer fraud.
- No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT tests (Jul 2025).
- Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | PASS | 52,368 mi |
USER ENTERED emissions to clean to register
|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 68,400 mi |
USER ENTERED Emissions to clean to register.
|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 87,745 mi |
ADVISORY front discs inner surfaces worn/corroded
|
| May 2017 | PASS | 104,405 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | FAIL | 116,751 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Front CV BOOT SLIGHT GREASE LEAK NO HOLE FOUND ADVISORY N/S HEADLIGHT YELLOW LIGHT O/S WHITE LIGHT
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 116,751 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front CV BOOT SLIGHT GREASE LEAK NO HOLE FOUND
|
| May 2019 | FAIL | 129,363 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Light lens damaged.
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 129,363 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Light lens damaged.
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 141,680 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear light lens damaged.
|
| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 149,216 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 149,216 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 158,408 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 168,267 mi |
MINOR Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 179,827 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 179,827 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2025 | FAIL | 185,652 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 185,652 mi | None recorded |
About this page
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