2009 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLVO
- Year
- 2009
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 2400 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 11 April 2027 (301 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,789 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 2009 Volvo has 18 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 21,789 miles. This, combined with a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, creates a severe contradiction that makes a reliable assessment impossible.
The mileage trajectory shows consistent annual increases, averaging 6,713 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, but a 2020 MOT gap prevents detailed analysis.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Apr 2026): Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Apr 2025): Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Complete absence of MOT history from 2016 to 2020 for a 17-year-old vehicle.
- Multiple DANGEROUS defects recorded in the last 3 years (Apr 2025, Apr 2026) — immediate safety concern.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Valid MOT until April 2027 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 6,713 miles/year suggests regular, predictable use.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | PASS | 21,789 mi |
ADVISORY Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a) ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Dec 2013 | PASS | 24,592 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Dec 2014 | PASS | 27,458 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 32,313 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 34,569 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2017 | PASS | 42,152 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)
|
| Dec 2018 | PASS | 49,332 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2019 | PASS | 55,196 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2021 | FAIL | 59,728 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 59,728 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2022 | FAIL | 72,057 mi |
MAJOR Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 72,063 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 80,799 mi |
ADVISORY some wear to front brake pads
|
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 91,139 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)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2025 | FAIL | 102,981 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY front brake discs lipped ADVISORY offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
|
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 102,981 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY front brake discs lipped ADVISORY offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
|
| Apr 2026 | FAIL | 115,877 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge ADVISORY front brake discs worn
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| Apr 2026 | PASS | 115,877 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge ADVISORY front brake discs worn
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