BL51 JNV

2002 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2002
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1984 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 11 June 2011
Last recorded mileage
125,189 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

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

This 2002 Volvo has 10 MOT tests on record with a 50% pass rate and 125,189 miles. The high mileage and recurring issues with critical safety systems like brakes and tyres make this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely high annual usage of 24,326 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with a notable 4-year gap in MOT validity from 2005 to 2009.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2011-06-11; no valid MOT since then, indicating it has been off-road for years.
  • 5 major failures and 5 passes over 10 tests indicates a deeply troubled history.
  • Recurring failures in critical safety systems like brakes and tyres across multiple years.
  • High annual mileage of 24,326 miles/yr is significantly above the UK average of 8,000.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud; mileage trajectory is consistent, albeit very high.
  • The vehicle has been through the MOT testing process, albeit with many failures and advisories.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting the car has been off-road for some time.

Mileage history

Jan 2006: 125,189 mi FAILJan 2006: 125,189 mi PASSFeb 2007: 163,159 mi FAILFeb 2007: 163,160 mi PASSApr 2008: 182,421 mi FAILApr 2008: 182,421 mi PASSMay 2009: 186,919 mi FAILMay 2009: 186,919 mi PASSJun 2010: 205,544 mi FAILJun 2010: 205,544 mi PASS206k165k125kJan 2006Jun 2010

MOT test history — 5/10 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2006 FAIL 125,189 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jan 2006 PASS 125,189 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Feb 2007 FAIL 163,159 mi
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FAIL Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Feb 2007 PASS 163,160 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 FAIL 182,421 mi
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Apr 2008 PASS 182,421 mi None recorded
May 2009 FAIL 186,919 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FAIL Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
May 2009 PASS 186,919 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Jun 2010 FAIL 205,544 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FAIL Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Jun 2010 PASS 205,544 mi None recorded

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