BJ05 WDE

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)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
29 October 2026 (137 days away)
Last recorded mileage
29,516 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 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 23 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 29,516 miles. While it has a long MOT, the repeated tyre issues and low recent usage warrant careful consideration.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage until 2019, then a significant drop to 438 miles/year from 2008 to 2019, followed by a further drop to 136 miles/year from 2020 to 2024, before returning to normal.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories across 5 separate MOT tests (Mar 2019, Jun 2020, May 2021, May 2022, Oct 2025) indicate a chronic issue.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-10-29, indicating it recently passed a safety inspection.
  • No major recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering, only advisories.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory before 2019, showing normal usage for its age.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this model indicates a strong safety record.

Mileage history

Mar 2008: 29,516 mi PASSMar 2009: 41,940 mi PASSMar 2010: 52,026 mi PASSMar 2011: 62,001 mi PASSMar 2012: 73,964 mi PASSMar 2013: 84,280 mi PASSMar 2014: 89,999 mi PASSMar 2014: 89,999 mi FAILMar 2015: 96,208 mi PASSFeb 2016: 98,586 mi PASSMar 2017: 102,064 mi FAILMar 2017: 102,068 mi PASSMar 2018: 105,075 mi PASSMar 2019: 113,848 mi PASSMar 2020: 129,531 mi FAILJun 2020: 130,050 mi FAILJun 2020: 130,052 mi PASSMay 2021: 136,178 mi PASSMay 2022: 146,003 mi PASSJun 2023: 146,460 mi PASSOct 2024: 146,654 mi PASSOct 2025: 154,937 mi FAILOct 2025: 155,104 mi PASS155k92k30kMar 2008Oct 2025

MOT test history — 18/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2008 PASS 29,516 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 PASS 41,940 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 PASS 52,026 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 62,001 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 73,964 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 84,280 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 89,999 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 FAIL 89,999 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Mar 2015 PASS 96,208 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Feb 2016 PASS 98,586 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 FAIL 102,064 mi
FAIL Fuel pipe leaking at rear of engine (7.2.3)
Mar 2017 PASS 102,068 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 PASS 105,075 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 PASS 113,848 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))
Mar 2020 FAIL 129,531 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Jun 2020 FAIL 130,050 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Jun 2020 PASS 130,052 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2021 PASS 136,178 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2022 PASS 146,003 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jun 2023 PASS 146,460 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oct 2024 PASS 146,654 mi None recorded
Oct 2025 FAIL 154,937 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2025 PASS 155,104 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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