BL18 GKG

2018 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2018
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1969 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
22 May 2027 (341 days away)
Last recorded mileage
22,570 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 59/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2018 Volvo has 8 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 22,570 miles. While recent failures were rectified, the pattern of wear items and low annual usage warrants careful consideration.

The vehicle shows 22,570 miles in May 2021, but only 39,368 miles in May 2026, indicating a 5-year period of extremely low usage (675 miles/year) and a 5,464-mile increase in the last year.

Things to check

  • Mileage significantly below UK average: 22,570 mi (May 2021) vs. 39,368 mi (May 2026) — 5-year period of only 675 miles/year.
  • Recurring brake pad wear advisories: 4 advisories across 4 tests (May 2025, May 2026) — consistent wear pattern.
  • Recurring tyre wear advisories: 4 advisories across 2 tests (May 2021, Apr 2023) — inner shoulder wear.
  • Recent MOT failure (May 2026) followed by immediate retest pass — suggests borderline condition.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-22 — no immediate retesting required.
  • No DANGEROUS defects recorded in MOT history — safety-critical systems are sound.
  • Consistent annual mileage increases since May 2026, showing recent activity.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — excellent safety credentials for its age.

Mileage history

May 2021: 22,570 mi PASSApr 2022: 25,214 mi PASSApr 2023: 25,889 mi PASSMay 2024: 29,454 mi PASSMay 2025: 33,904 mi FAILMay 2025: 33,904 mi PASSMay 2026: 39,368 mi FAILMay 2026: 39,368 mi PASS39k31k23kMay 2021May 2026

MOT test history — 6/8 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2021 PASS 22,570 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder slightly feathered. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder slightly feathered. (5.2.3 (e))
Apr 2022 PASS 25,214 mi None recorded
Apr 2023 PASS 25,889 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both stepped (5.2.3 (e))
May 2024 PASS 29,454 mi None recorded
May 2025 FAIL 33,904 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
May 2025 PASS 33,904 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
May 2026 FAIL 39,368 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
May 2026 PASS 39,368 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL18 GKG, 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.