BD59 XKC

2010 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2010
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2400 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 17 October 2024
Last recorded mileage
26,617 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 2010 Volvo has 19 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 26,617 miles. The vehicle is currently not valid for MOT and has been on SORN for years, indicating significant underlying problems.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,679 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, but the vehicle has been off the road for extended periods.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Brakes failed in Oct 2021 and Oct 2023, indicating a persistent and serious safety issue.
  • Recurring suspension advisories: Coil spring and suspension arm issues flagged in 5 separate tests, showing chronic neglect.
  • Recurring lighting failures: Position lamp and headlamp aim issues across multiple tests, suggesting electrical or alignment problems.
  • Not valid MOT: The vehicle has been on SORN since 2010, meaning it has not been legally roadworthy for years.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage: The vehicle has consistent annual mileage averaging 10,679 miles/year, showing no signs of odometer fraud.
  • No recent MOT failures: The most recent MOT failure was in Oct 2023, suggesting the owner has been attempting to address issues.
  • No recent dangerous defects: The last DANGEROUS defect was in Oct 2023, indicating the owner has been attempting to address safety issues.
  • Euro NCAP rating: The vehicle holds a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017), indicating a strong safety foundation for its age.

Mileage history

Jan 2013: 26,617 mi PASSFeb 2014: 37,121 mi FAILFeb 2014: 37,121 mi PASSJan 2015: 43,719 mi PASSJan 2016: 50,448 mi PASSJan 2017: 56,735 mi FAILJan 2017: 56,737 mi PASSOct 2017: 59,697 mi PASSOct 2018: 74,572 mi FAILOct 2018: 74,573 mi PASSOct 2019: 89,111 mi FAILOct 2019: 89,112 mi PASSOct 2020: 102,703 mi FAILOct 2020: 102,704 mi PASSOct 2021: 114,879 mi FAILOct 2021: 114,879 mi PASSOct 2022: 130,044 mi PASSOct 2023: 147,036 mi FAILOct 2023: 147,050 mi PASS147k87k27kJan 2013Oct 2023

MOT test history — 12/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2013 PASS 26,617 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED nearside wiper rubber split
Feb 2014 FAIL 37,121 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Feb 2014 PASS 37,121 mi None recorded
Jan 2015 PASS 43,719 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jan 2016 PASS 50,448 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Jan 2017 FAIL 56,735 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Jan 2017 PASS 56,737 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oct 2017 PASS 59,697 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 FAIL 74,572 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oct 2018 PASS 74,573 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 FAIL 89,111 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Oct 2019 PASS 89,112 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2020 FAIL 102,703 mi
MAJOR Headlamp aim too far to the right nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 102,704 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2021 FAIL 114,879 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged very rear belt (7.1.2 (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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2021 PASS 114,879 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oct 2022 PASS 130,044 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oct 2023 FAIL 147,036 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Oct 2023 PASS 147,050 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD59 XKC, 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.