BJ04 HSA

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
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1870 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 4 November 2016
Last recorded mileage
50,392 mi

AI verdict AVOID 31/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 50,392 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with a 2016 expiry date, and it has been on SORN since then.

The mileage trajectory shows suspiciously low usage before Nov 2014 (81 mi/yr equivalent), followed by high annual usage (14,018 mi/yr) that is well above the UK average of 8,000 mi/yr.

Things to check

  • MOT status 'Not valid' since 2016-11-04, no current MOT.
  • 5 major failures across critical safety systems (lights, brakes, steering, suspension).
  • 9 advisories on brakes, steering, suspension, and tyres, indicating chronic neglect.
  • Suspiciously low mileage (81 mi/yr) recorded before Nov 2014.

Working in its favour

  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since the last test in Nov 2015.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good structural integrity.
  • Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance, despite issues.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Mar 2007: 50,392 mi FAILMar 2007: 50,392 mi PASSMar 2008: 65,550 mi FAILMar 2008: 65,550 mi PASSAug 2009: 88,086 mi PASSSep 2010: 105,173 mi FAILSep 2010: 105,282 mi PASSSep 2011: 118,277 mi PASSSep 2012: 129,135 mi PASSSep 2013: 137,666 mi PASSSep 2014: 156,586 mi FAILSep 2014: 157,370 mi FAILNov 2014: 157,378 mi PASSNov 2015: 166,147 mi PASS166k108k50kMar 2007Nov 2015

MOT test history — 9/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2007 FAIL 50,392 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
PRS Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Mar 2007 PASS 50,392 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 FAIL 65,550 mi
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2008 PASS 65,550 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Aug 2009 PASS 88,086 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Sep 2010 FAIL 105,173 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED n/s/f brake binding
USER ENTERED o/s/f brake binding
Sep 2010 PASS 105,282 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 PASS 118,277 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Sep 2012 PASS 129,135 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
USER ENTERED air bag warning light on.
Sep 2013 PASS 137,666 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Sep 2014 FAIL 156,586 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FAIL Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
USER ENTERED oil leak
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Sep 2014 FAIL 157,370 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nov 2014 PASS 157,378 mi
ADVISORY Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nov 2015 PASS 166,147 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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