BG04 MUY

2004 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1948 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
31 July 2026 (47 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,269 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 62/100

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

This 2004 Volvo has 29 MOT tests on record with a 66% pass rate and 21,269 miles. While it has a long MOT, the history of repeated failures and advisories on critical safety systems warrants careful consideration.

The vehicle shows a consistent drop in annual mileage from 5,000s to 1,700s since 2022, with only 1,727 miles added in the last 12 months, indicating a significant change in usage or potential underlying issues.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake failures and advisories across multiple tests (Jul 2018, Jul 2020, Jul 2021, Aug 2023, Jul 2024).
  • Suspension system failures and advisories (Jul 2019, Jul 2020, Jul 2021, Jul 2022).
  • Steering rack advisories recurring in 2008 and 2009, indicating a long-standing issue.
  • Significant drop in annual mileage from 5,000s to 1,700s since 2022, suggesting a change in usage or potential underlying issues.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-07-31, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • Consistent annual mileage for its first 15 years of life, suggesting regular use.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects recorded in the last 2 years.

Mileage history

May 2007: 21,269 mi PASSMay 2008: 28,309 mi PASSMay 2008: 28,309 mi FAILMay 2009: 35,371 mi FAILMay 2009: 35,371 mi PASSJun 2010: 42,198 mi PASSJun 2011: 48,772 mi PASSJul 2012: 55,590 mi PASSJul 2012: 55,590 mi FAILJul 2013: 61,736 mi FAILJul 2013: 61,786 mi PASSJul 2014: 67,307 mi PASSJul 2014: 67,307 mi FAILJul 2015: 72,549 mi PASSJul 2015: 72,549 mi FAILJul 2016: 77,225 mi PASSJul 2017: 81,708 mi FAILJul 2017: 81,732 mi PASSJul 2018: 86,619 mi PASSJul 2019: 92,095 mi FAILJul 2019: 92,096 mi PASSJul 2020: 97,186 mi FAILJul 2020: 97,186 mi PASSJul 2021: 102,794 mi FAILJul 2021: 102,794 mi PASSJul 2022: 107,647 mi PASSAug 2023: 111,607 mi PASSJul 2024: 115,942 mi PASSJul 2025: 117,669 mi PASS118k69k21kMay 2007Jul 2025

MOT test history — 19/29 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2007 PASS 21,269 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2008 PASS 28,309 mi None recorded
May 2008 FAIL 28,309 mi
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
May 2009 FAIL 35,371 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
May 2009 PASS 35,371 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 42,198 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 48,772 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2012 PASS 55,590 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2012 FAIL 55,590 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2013 FAIL 61,736 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Jul 2013 PASS 61,786 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Jul 2014 PASS 67,307 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jul 2014 FAIL 67,307 mi
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jul 2015 PASS 72,549 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jul 2015 FAIL 72,549 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jul 2016 PASS 77,225 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 FAIL 81,708 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jul 2017 PASS 81,732 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jul 2018 PASS 86,619 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jul 2019 FAIL 92,095 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2019 PASS 92,096 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Jul 2020 FAIL 97,186 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PRS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jul 2020 PASS 97,186 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Jul 2021 FAIL 102,794 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jul 2021 PASS 102,794 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jul 2022 PASS 107,647 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 PASS 111,607 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jul 2024 PASS 115,942 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear exhaust flange rusted
Jul 2025 PASS 117,669 mi None recorded

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