BJ56 UGS

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
BLACK
Engine
2401 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 30 November 2022
Last recorded mileage
24,773 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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 21 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 24,773 miles. The mileage is low for its age, but the vehicle's condition is a significant red flag.

The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 8,174 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the MOT status is a major concern.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Jul 2017 – Nov 2017)
  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres (Nov 2019) and Brakes (Nov 2020) indicate severe neglect.
  • MAJOR failures: Recurring lights (7 failures), suspension (2 failures), and brakes (3 failures) show systemic issues.
  • MOT EXPIRED: The MOT expired on 2022-11-30, making the vehicle currently unroadworthy.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
  • Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 8,174 miles/year, indicating light usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.

Mileage history

Sep 2009: 24,773 mi PASSSep 2010: 36,889 mi PASSSep 2011: 49,599 mi FAILSep 2011: 49,599 mi PASSSep 2012: 60,293 mi PASSOct 2013: 68,949 mi PASSDec 2014: 79,930 mi PASSNov 2015: 87,626 mi PASSAug 2016: 90,174 mi PASSJul 2017: 100,465 mi FAILJul 2017: 100,494 mi FAILJul 2017: 100,494 mi PASSNov 2017: 102,877 mi FAILDec 2017: 102,960 mi PASSNov 2018: 110,388 mi PASSNov 2019: 116,181 mi FAILNov 2019: 116,181 mi PASSNov 2020: 121,918 mi FAILNov 2020: 121,922 mi PASSNov 2021: 130,187 mi FAILDec 2021: 130,191 mi PASS130k77k25kSep 2009Dec 2021

MOT test history — 14/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2009 PASS 24,773 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 36,889 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 FAIL 49,599 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED FRONT DISCS WORN AND LIPPED
Sep 2011 PASS 49,599 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 PASS 60,293 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 68,949 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Dec 2014 PASS 79,930 mi
USER ENTERED rear exhaust hanger broken.
Nov 2015 PASS 87,626 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 PASS 90,174 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 FAIL 100,465 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Jul 2017 FAIL 100,494 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Jul 2017 PASS 100,494 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 FAIL 102,877 mi
FAIL Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Dec 2017 PASS 102,960 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 PASS 110,388 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear tyres starting to show signs of age (cracking)
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nov 2019 FAIL 116,181 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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 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 Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (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))
Nov 2019 PASS 116,181 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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 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))
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))
Nov 2020 FAIL 121,918 mi
MAJOR Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @limit (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nov 2020 PASS 121,922 mi
ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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))
Nov 2021 FAIL 130,187 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY auxiliary belt noise
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Dec 2021 PASS 130,191 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY auxiliary belt noise
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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