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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1798 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 30 September 2016
- Last recorded mileage
- 64,605 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 66/100
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 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 64,605 miles. The 'Not valid' MOT status and untaxed tax status require immediate verification.
Mileage is consistent at ~11,000 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious drops, showing normal usage over its 21-year lifespan.
Things to check
- Emissions failures in Sep 2008 and Sep 2016, with related advisories, indicate a history of exhaust system issues.
- Tyre advisories in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 show a recurring wear pattern across multiple years.
- The vehicle is currently Untaxed and has a Not valid MOT status, requiring immediate verification of tax and MOT.
- The 2005 Volvo is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge in London.
Working in its favour
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,000 miles/year, indicating regular use without suspicious gaps.
- No recurring major structural failures or dangerous defects are present in the MOT history.
- The vehicle has a long, consistent service history, with regular MOT tests conducted annually.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) demonstrates a strong safety record for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | FAIL | 64,605 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
|
| Sep 2008 | PASS | 64,605 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2009 | PASS | 80,628 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2010 | PASS | 86,634 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 93,137 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) USER ENTERED rear brake disc pitted
|
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 100,025 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 106,597 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 113,584 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 120,626 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | FAIL | 129,187 mi |
PRS Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1) FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) ADVISORY both front tyres very worn on inner edges
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK55 FDF, 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.