BN55 JNK

2005 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2005
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GOLD
Engine
2401 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
10 May 2027 (330 days away)
Last recorded mileage
114,694 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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

This 2005 Volvo has 24 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 114,694 miles. The vehicle's age and recurring issues make it a high-risk purchase.

A critical mileage anomaly exists: a 208,406-mile reading in Oct 2011 is followed by a 75,351-mile reading in Nov 2012, indicating possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Oct 2011 (208,406 mi) and Nov 2012 (75,351 mi) — possible odometer tamperi
  • Mileage decreased from 208,406 mi (Oct 2011) to 75,351 mi (Nov 2012) — possible odometer fraud.
  • Recurring DANGEROUS brake failures (Sep 2020, Sep 2019, Nov 2018) and numerous advisories.
  • Recurring suspension arm advisories (flagged in 4 tests) and coil spring advisories (flagged in 3 tests).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until May 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current owner is maintaining it.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2005 Volvo is excellent.
  • Consistent annual mileage of 8,326 miles/yr (UK average 8,000) suggests normal usage.

Mileage history

Nov 2008: 114,694 mi PASSNov 2009: 147,247 mi PASSNov 2010: 178,644 mi PASSOct 2011: 208,406 mi PASSNov 2012: 75,351 mi PASSNov 2013: 81,056 mi PASSNov 2014: 90,558 mi PASSNov 2015: 102,043 mi PASSNov 2016: 113,151 mi FAILNov 2016: 113,156 mi PASSNov 2017: 124,286 mi FAILNov 2017: 124,286 mi PASSNov 2018: 135,836 mi FAILNov 2018: 135,839 mi PASSSep 2019: 143,334 mi FAILOct 2019: 143,334 mi PASSSep 2020: 144,654 mi FAILSep 2020: 144,654 mi PASSSep 2021: 148,498 mi PASSJun 2022: 153,719 mi PASSJun 2023: 163,015 mi PASSMay 2025: 169,879 mi FAILMay 2025: 169,880 mi PASSMay 2026: 177,943 mi PASS208k142k75kNov 2008May 2026

MOT test history — 18/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2008 PASS 114,694 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 PASS 147,247 mi
USER ENTERED slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms
USER ENTERED slight play to n/s track rod end
USER ENTERED rear brake discs corroding
Nov 2010 PASS 178,644 mi
USER ENTERED both front tyres worn on edges
USER ENTERED slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms
Oct 2011 PASS 208,406 mi
USER ENTERED advise; play in o/s rack end
Nov 2012 PASS 75,351 mi
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nov 2013 PASS 81,056 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 90,558 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 102,043 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY slight play in n/s steering arm inner joint
Nov 2016 FAIL 113,151 mi
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY exhaust system/mounts corroded
FAIL Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nov 2016 PASS 113,156 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY exhaust system/mounts corroded
Nov 2017 FAIL 124,286 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY front wipers alittle smeary
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Front headlights blurred
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY exhaust mounts are corroded but still attached at time of test.
Nov 2017 PASS 124,286 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY front wipers alittle smeary
ADVISORY Front headlights blurred
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY exhaust mounts are corroded but still attached at time of test.
Nov 2018 FAIL 135,836 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nov 2018 PASS 135,839 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sep 2019 FAIL 143,334 mi
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oct 2019 PASS 143,334 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 FAIL 144,654 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside parking brake performance just met
Sep 2020 PASS 144,654 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside parking brake performance just met
Sep 2021 PASS 148,498 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 PASS 153,719 mi None recorded
Jun 2023 PASS 163,015 mi
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2025 FAIL 169,879 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2025 PASS 169,880 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2026 PASS 177,943 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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