BJ05 ATO

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
BLACK
Engine
1798 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 4 April 2019
Last recorded mileage
26,789 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 26,789 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 6,819 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers.

Things to check

  • MOT EXPIRY 2019-04-04 — vehicle has no valid MOT since April 2019.
  • MOT STATUS 'Not valid' — DVLA data confirms no current MOT certificate.
  • MILEAGE GAPS: 2015 and 2017 — no MOT recorded for 2 years, indicating SORN or off-road status.
  • 5 TEST FAILURES: 14 MOT tests show 5 failures, 9 passes, indicating chronic maintenance neglect.

Working in its favour

  • MILEAGE CONSISTENCY: 26,789 miles over 21 years shows normal, consistent usage.
  • NO ODOMETER FRAUD: Mileage readings are consistent with no suspicious drops or round numbers.
  • ENGINE RELIABILITY: Volvo 2.0L petrol engines are known for robustness and longevity.
  • Euro NCAP RATING: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.

Mileage history

Apr 2008: 26,789 mi FAILApr 2008: 26,789 mi PASSJun 2009: 37,292 mi PASSApr 2010: 42,489 mi PASSApr 2011: 47,460 mi PASSMay 2012: 53,513 mi FAILMay 2012: 53,538 mi PASSJun 2013: 57,685 mi FAILJun 2013: 57,707 mi PASSJul 2014: 64,088 mi PASSJul 2016: 76,601 mi FAILJul 2016: 76,601 mi PASSMar 2018: 90,298 mi FAILApr 2018: 90,469 mi PASS90k59k27kApr 2008Apr 2018

MOT test history — 9/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2008 FAIL 26,789 mi
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Apr 2008 PASS 26,789 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 PASS 37,292 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2010 PASS 42,489 mi
ADVISORY Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
USER ENTERED parking brake lever close to reaching no reserve travel
Apr 2011 PASS 47,460 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2012 FAIL 53,513 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
USER ENTERED rear brake discs wearing
May 2012 PASS 53,538 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
USER ENTERED rear brake discs wearing
Jun 2013 FAIL 57,685 mi
FAIL Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
USER ENTERED rear tyres cracking
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
Jun 2013 PASS 57,707 mi
USER ENTERED rear tyres cracking
Jul 2014 PASS 64,088 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED rear tyres cracking
Jul 2016 FAIL 76,601 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2016 PASS 76,601 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2018 FAIL 90,298 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Apr 2018 PASS 90,469 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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