2016 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLVO
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 2400 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 5 February 2027 (236 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,586 mi
AI verdict AVOID 37/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Volvo has 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 18,586 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated brake failures and unexplained MOT gaps present significant safety and ownership risks.
The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage, averaging 10,744 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though a 4-year MOT gap is a major concern.
Things to check
- 5 DANGEROUS brake failures across multiple tests (May 2020, Aug 2021, Feb 2022, Dec 2022, Apr 2025) indicates severe neglect.
- 4-year MOT gap from 2023 to 2024 with no recorded tests is a major red flag for unverified history.
- Recurring advisories for tyres, suspension, and engine oil across multiple tests suggest chronic wear items.
- Consistent low annual mileage (10,744 mi/yr) for a 2016 diesel may indicate limited use or neglect.
Working in its favour
- Consistent mileage trajectory with no anomalies or signs of odometer fraud.
- No outstanding MOT failures or dangerous defects since the last retest in Feb 2026.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-protected and safe vehicle.
- The Volvo C40 Recharge supports rapid charging at up to 200kW, offering modern EV capabilities.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 18,586 mi | None recorded |
| May 2020 | FAIL | 30,378 mi |
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2020 | PASS | 30,378 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 40,992 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 46,319 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 60,305 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 104,757 mi |
MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive *Evidence of leak appears to be from nearside diff/output shaft seal* (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2026 | FAIL | 108,597 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a screw near the edge ADVISORY Alternator belt has a cut to the side ADVISORY Rear oil leak but not excessive from rear diff
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| Feb 2026 | PASS | 108,597 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL65 GFU, 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.