BJ56 PYV

2006 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2006
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2401 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
31 May 2027 (350 days away)
Last recorded mileage
69,842 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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

This 2006 Volvo has 24 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 69,842 miles. The mileage trajectory also shows a significant decrease, raising serious odometer integrity concerns.

The mileage decreased from 166,934 miles on 18 May 2018 to 165,401 miles on 18 May 2019, indicating a possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between May 2018 (166,934 mi) and May 2019 (165,401 mi) — possible odometer tamper
  • Mileage decreased from 166,934 miles (May 2018) to 165,401 miles (May 2019), suggesting odometer tampering.
  • Recurring suspension arm advisories (18 flags) across 5 separate MOT tests from 2010 to 2026.
  • Recurring brake system advisories (9 flags) across 5 separate MOT tests from 2019 to 2026.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027-05-31, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) is present in the provided data.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.
  • The 2006 Volvo has a long history of solid build quality and reliability.

Mileage history

Nov 2009: 69,842 mi PASSNov 2010: 93,526 mi FAILNov 2010: 93,530 mi PASSMar 2011: 95,777 mi PASSMar 2012: 108,222 mi PASSMar 2013: 119,965 mi PASSFeb 2014: 129,304 mi PASSFeb 2015: 139,566 mi PASSFeb 2016: 149,834 mi PASSApr 2017: 156,490 mi PASSMay 2018: 160,934 mi FAILMay 2018: 166,934 mi PASSMay 2019: 165,401 mi FAILJun 2019: 165,402 mi PASSJun 2020: 167,835 mi PASSMay 2021: 170,140 mi PASSMay 2022: 172,973 mi FAILMay 2022: 172,973 mi PASSMay 2023: 174,653 mi PASSMay 2024: 179,086 mi FAILMay 2024: 179,086 mi PASSMay 2025: 181,638 mi PASSMay 2026: 183,608 mi FAILMay 2026: 183,608 mi PASS184k127k70kNov 2009May 2026

MOT test history — 18/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2009 PASS 69,842 mi None recorded
Nov 2010 FAIL 93,526 mi
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nov 2010 PASS 93,530 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 95,777 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 108,222 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 119,965 mi None recorded
Feb 2014 PASS 129,304 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 PASS 139,566 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 PASS 149,834 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2017 PASS 156,490 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2018 FAIL 160,934 mi
FAIL Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAIL Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Oil leak
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
May 2018 PASS 166,934 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Oil leak
May 2019 FAIL 165,401 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jun 2019 PASS 165,402 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jun 2020 PASS 167,835 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2021 PASS 170,140 mi
ADVISORY Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint from rack (2.1.5 (a))
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))
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
May 2022 FAIL 172,973 mi
MAJOR Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
May 2022 PASS 172,973 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 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
May 2023 PASS 174,653 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements
May 2024 FAIL 179,086 mi
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
May 2024 PASS 179,086 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2025 PASS 181,638 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
May 2026 FAIL 183,608 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
May 2026 PASS 183,608 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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