BK59 FOM

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
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 20 November 2025
Last recorded mileage
42,937 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 42,937 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's MOT status is a significant barrier to purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,448 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but the vehicle's MOT status is currently invalid.

Things to check

  • MOT currently NOT VALID (as of report date) — critical for a 17-year-old vehicle.
  • MOT EXPIRY DATE 2025-11-20 is inconsistent with 'Not valid' status — major data anomaly.
  • 3 major failures (brakes, emissions, tyres) across 10 tests indicate persistent wear.
  • Recurring tyre and brake advisories escalating to failures show systemic neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,448 miles/year, well below UK average.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the MOT history.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates strong safety features.
  • No recurring failures on the same system in the last 3 years, suggesting some issues were addressed.

Mileage history

Oct 2012: 42,937 mi PASSOct 2013: 48,768 mi PASSOct 2014: 56,246 mi PASSOct 2014: 56,246 mi FAILOct 2015: 64,331 mi PASSOct 2016: 72,152 mi PASSOct 2017: 79,586 mi FAILOct 2017: 79,586 mi PASSOct 2018: 92,871 mi FAILOct 2018: 92,871 mi PASSOct 2019: 105,101 mi PASSOct 2020: 112,038 mi FAILOct 2020: 112,038 mi PASSOct 2021: 119,146 mi PASSOct 2022: 127,013 mi PASSOct 2023: 140,438 mi PASSOct 2024: 150,014 mi FAILNov 2024: 150,212 mi PASS150k97k43kOct 2012Nov 2024

MOT test history — 13/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2012 PASS 42,937 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 48,768 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 PASS 56,246 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2014 FAIL 56,246 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2015 PASS 64,331 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 72,152 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oct 2017 FAIL 79,586 mi
FAIL engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Oct 2017 PASS 79,586 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 FAIL 92,871 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oct 2018 PASS 92,871 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 PASS 105,101 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oct 2020 FAIL 112,038 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oct 2020 PASS 112,038 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 PASS 119,146 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2022 PASS 127,013 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2023 PASS 140,438 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oct 2024 FAIL 150,014 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn to second layer of rubber (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to second layer of rubber (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values reading of 4.41m-¹, specified limit is 0.65m-¹ (8.2.2.2 (f))
MAJOR Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nov 2024 PASS 150,212 mi None recorded

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