BD56 VVE

2006 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2006
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2401 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
was due 9 June 2026
Last recorded mileage
11,502 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

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

This 2006 Volvo has 22 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 11,502 miles. The mileage trajectory is inconsistent, and the vehicle's age and recurring issues make it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is highly inconsistent, with annual usage dropping significantly from 12,000+ miles to as low as 1,585 miles between 2023 and 2025, raising odometer fraud concerns.

Things to check

  • Dangerous tyre defects recorded in Oct 2018, May 2023, and Jun 2025, indicating chronic neglect.
  • Recurring major failures in lights, suspension, brakes, and steering across multiple tests.
  • Consistent advisories for emissions across two separate tests, suggesting an unresolved issue.
  • The vehicle's first registration in 2006, combined with the MOT history, presents a high-risk purchase.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until June 2026, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) is present in the provided data.
  • The Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.

Mileage history

Dec 2009: 11,502 mi FAILDec 2009: 11,502 mi PASSNov 2011: 19,544 mi FAILNov 2011: 19,544 mi PASSNov 2012: 24,394 mi PASSNov 2013: 31,644 mi PASSNov 2014: 38,143 mi PASSNov 2014: 38,143 mi FAILNov 2015: 48,768 mi PASSNov 2016: 58,055 mi PASSOct 2017: 67,409 mi PASSOct 2018: 75,343 mi PASSNov 2019: 87,593 mi PASSNov 2020: 94,910 mi PASSNov 2021: 101,550 mi FAILNov 2021: 101,652 mi PASSJun 2022: 104,168 mi PASSMay 2023: 116,945 mi FAILMay 2023: 116,946 mi PASSMay 2024: 123,810 mi FAILMay 2024: 123,814 mi PASSJun 2025: 125,399 mi PASS125k68k12kDec 2009Jun 2025

MOT test history — 16/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2009 FAIL 11,502 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Dec 2009 PASS 11,502 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 FAIL 19,544 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nov 2011 PASS 19,544 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 PASS 24,394 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 31,644 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nov 2014 PASS 38,143 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nov 2014 FAIL 38,143 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nov 2015 PASS 48,768 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 PASS 58,055 mi
ADVISORY Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
ADVISORY Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Oct 2017 PASS 67,409 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 PASS 75,343 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2019 PASS 87,593 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nov 2020 PASS 94,910 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nov 2021 FAIL 101,550 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nov 2021 PASS 101,652 mi
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))
Jun 2022 PASS 104,168 mi None recorded
May 2023 FAIL 116,945 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
May 2023 PASS 116,946 mi
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2024 FAIL 123,810 mi
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
May 2024 PASS 123,814 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Jun 2025 PASS 125,399 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD56 VVE, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.