2009 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLVO
- Year
- 2009
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 2400 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 6 May 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 34,952 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 65/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2009 Volvo has 16 MOT tests on record with a 81% pass rate and 34,952 miles. The vehicle's age and low mileage for its age also present significant wear and tear risks.
The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop from 123,513 miles in Jan 2019 to 124,358 miles in Feb 2019, followed by extremely low annual usage (e.g., 2,200 miles in 2022), indicating inconsistent driving patterns or potential odometer issues.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failures recorded in Dec 2013 and Jan 2015, indicating a persistent and serious safety concern.
- Recurring tyre advisories across 3 separate tests (Jan 2019, Mar 2023, Mar 2023) suggest a chronic wear issue.
- A significant mileage anomaly: 123,513 miles in Jan 2019 dropped to 124,358 miles in Feb 2019, then plummeted to very low annual usage.
- The vehicle is 17 years old with a history of recurring brake and tyre issues, indicating substantial accumulated wear.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a current, valid MOT certificate until May 2026, indicating it recently passed a safety inspection.
- Mileage is consistent with UK average (8,892 miles/year), suggesting normal usage despite the initial drop.
- No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (May 2025), showing current roadworthiness.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 13/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 34,952 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) USER ENTERED running too weak to obtain an emission reading
|
| Dec 2013 | FAIL | 48,779 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) FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
|
| Dec 2013 | PASS | 48,779 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 62,012 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
|
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 75,852 mi |
ADVISORY Nail in N/S/R Tyre. ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) ADVISORY Parking brake has only just met the minimum reading (16%)
|
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 92,422 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey. ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
|
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 107,155 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b) ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) ADVISORY Parking brake effinciency only just met the requirements.
|
| Jan 2019 | FAIL | 123,513 mi |
PRS Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) ADVISORY O/S/R Outer sideligh not working. DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 124,358 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 130,825 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2021 | FAIL | 133,486 mi |
DANGEROUS Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 133,496 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 135,696 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 138,316 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))
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 141,989 mi | None recorded |
| May 2025 | PASS | 145,445 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY hand brake may need adjustment or reepair
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ59 OFW, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.