BG55 VCL

2005 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
12 November 2026 (151 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,332 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 34/100

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

This 2005 Volvo has 24 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 24,332 miles. While mileage is low, the repeated advisories and failures point to significant upcoming maintenance costs.

The vehicle exhibits consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,347 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating genuine low usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring DANGEROUS tyre failures (Nov 2018, Nov 2022) and a DANGEROUS brake failure (Nov 2024) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit (Nov 2018) escalated to DANGEROUS (Nov 2022), showing a clear escalation pattern.
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit (Nov 2021) and Nearside Rear Tyre worn (Nov 2022) also show a recurring issue.
  • The Nov 2024 DANGEROUS brake failure followed an ADVISORY for rear brake pads in Nov 2023, indicating a critical safety system was neglected.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until November 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent low annual mileage (5,347 miles/year) suggests light use and potentially lower wear on certain components.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies, which is a positive for this vehicle.

Mileage history

Oct 2008: 24,332 mi PASSOct 2009: 31,803 mi PASSOct 2010: 38,185 mi PASSOct 2011: 45,057 mi PASSOct 2012: 53,367 mi FAILOct 2012: 53,367 mi PASSOct 2013: 60,785 mi FAILOct 2013: 60,785 mi PASSOct 2014: 69,062 mi FAILOct 2014: 69,062 mi PASSOct 2015: 72,897 mi PASSOct 2016: 77,562 mi PASSOct 2016: 77,562 mi PASSNov 2017: 83,348 mi PASSNov 2018: 88,534 mi PASSNov 2019: 93,634 mi PASSNov 2020: 97,977 mi PASSNov 2021: 100,932 mi PASSNov 2022: 103,244 mi FAILNov 2022: 103,249 mi PASSNov 2023: 106,032 mi PASSNov 2024: 109,030 mi FAILNov 2024: 109,038 mi PASSNov 2025: 111,575 mi PASS112k68k24kOct 2008Nov 2025

MOT test history — 19/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2008 PASS 24,332 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 PASS 31,803 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 PASS 38,185 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oct 2011 PASS 45,057 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Offside wiper poor in operation
Oct 2012 FAIL 53,367 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oct 2012 PASS 53,367 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 FAIL 60,785 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2013 PASS 60,785 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2014 FAIL 69,062 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oct 2014 PASS 69,062 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oct 2015 PASS 72,897 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2016 PASS 77,562 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 77,562 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 PASS 83,348 mi
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking
Nov 2018 PASS 88,534 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2019 PASS 93,634 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2020 PASS 97,977 mi None recorded
Nov 2021 PASS 100,932 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2022 FAIL 103,244 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2022 PASS 103,249 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2023 PASS 106,032 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2024 FAIL 109,030 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nov 2024 PASS 109,038 mi
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nov 2025 PASS 111,575 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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