2011 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLVO
- Year
- 2011
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1984 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 19 November 2026 (158 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 31,146 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 52/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2011 Volvo has 12 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 31,146 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and recurring safety-critical advisories warrant careful consideration.
The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 7,895 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, including a recent period of very low usage (2,622 miles in 12 months).
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2024-10-31 (test 8), indicating a critical safety failure.
- Major failure for steering on 2024-10-31 (test 8), suggesting a significant safety-critical component was compromised.
- Recurring tyre advisories (2017, 2018, 2022) escalated to a DANGEROUS defect in 2024, indicating a systemic weakness.
- Recent MOT failure on 2024-10-31 for steering, followed by a retest PASS on 2024-11-19, suggesting a borderline pass.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-11-19, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,895 miles/year, indicating no odometer fraud.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 31,146 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 49,482 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 60,614 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)
|
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 69,873 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 80,163 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 85,481 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2022 | FAIL | 94,402 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2022 | PASS | 94,418 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2023 | PASS | 104,608 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2024 | FAIL | 114,990 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 114,992 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 117,614 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK61 VVP, 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.