BN56 ODC

2006 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2006
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2435 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 23 April 2026
Last recorded mileage
47,098 mi

AI verdict AVOID 29/100

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

This 2006 Volvo has 28 MOT tests on record with a 57% pass rate and 47,098 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2026-04-23, which is highly irregular.

The mileage trajectory shows suspiciously low usage before Jun 2020 (180 mi/yr equivalent) and again before Apr 2025 (43 mi/yr equivalent), with a significant drop in annual usage from 2019 onwards.

Things to check

  • MOT HISTORY: 5 failures and 7 passes over 12 tests, including dangerous tyre defects and recurring brake issues.
  • MILEAGE ANOMALY: Suspiciously low mileage recorded before Jun 2020 (180 mi/yr equivalent) and again before Apr 2025 (43 mi/yr equivalent).
  • MILEAGE GAPS: Significant drop in annual usage from 2019 onwards, indicating potential periods of inactivity or storage.
  • MOT STATUS: Currently 'Not valid

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP: 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a strong safety rating for its time.
  • Consistent Mileage: While low, the mileage has been consistent with no signs of tampering.
  • No Recent Major Failures: The most recent MOT in Apr 2025 passed after addressing previous issues.

Mileage history

Aug 2009: 47,098 mi FAILAug 2009: 47,098 mi PASSMay 2010: 48,090 mi PASSMay 2011: 54,292 mi FAILMay 2011: 54,292 mi PASSJun 2012: 60,523 mi FAILJun 2012: 60,523 mi PASSJun 2013: 64,072 mi FAILJun 2013: 64,072 mi PASSDec 2014: 68,314 mi FAILDec 2014: 68,320 mi PASSDec 2015: 72,567 mi FAILDec 2015: 72,632 mi PASSNov 2016: 75,838 mi PASSDec 2017: 78,459 mi FAILDec 2017: 78,460 mi PASSNov 2018: 81,987 mi PASSNov 2019: 84,102 mi FAILNov 2019: 84,102 mi PASSJun 2020: 84,210 mi PASSJun 2021: 90,400 mi PASSJun 2022: 94,692 mi FAILJun 2022: 94,694 mi PASSMay 2023: 97,309 mi FAILMay 2023: 97,314 mi PASSNov 2024: 102,319 mi FAILDec 2024: 102,338 mi FAILApr 2025: 102,353 mi PASS102k75k47kAug 2009Apr 2025

MOT test history — 16/28 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2009 FAIL 47,098 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Aug 2009 PASS 47,098 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
May 2010 PASS 48,090 mi
ADVISORY Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
May 2011 FAIL 54,292 mi
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED off side rear disc corroded and worn
USER ENTERED radiator leaking coolant
May 2011 PASS 54,292 mi
USER ENTERED off side rear disc corroded and worn
USER ENTERED radiator leaking coolant
Jun 2012 FAIL 60,523 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jun 2012 PASS 60,523 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jun 2013 FAIL 64,072 mi
PRS Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Jun 2013 PASS 64,072 mi None recorded
Dec 2014 FAIL 68,314 mi
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Dec 2014 PASS 68,320 mi None recorded
Dec 2015 FAIL 72,567 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY steering rack boot nearside damp
Dec 2015 PASS 72,632 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 PASS 75,838 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY front & rear tyres slight cracking sidewall
Dec 2017 FAIL 78,459 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY nearside front & nearside rear tyres sidewall cracks & cuts
Dec 2017 PASS 78,460 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2018 PASS 81,987 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush some cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside inner multi-link bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2019 FAIL 84,102 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nov 2019 PASS 84,102 mi None recorded
Jun 2020 PASS 84,210 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 PASS 90,400 mi
ADVISORY little reserve travel in handbrake
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s [INNER TYRE EDGE WORN] (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shocker covers loose (5.3.2 (b))
Jun 2022 FAIL 94,692 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))
MAJOR Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear o/s outer shock- absorber casing loose (5.3.2 (b))
Jun 2022 PASS 94,694 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear o/s outer shock- absorber casing loose (5.3.2 (b))
May 2023 FAIL 97,309 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
May 2023 PASS 97,314 mi None recorded
Nov 2024 FAIL 102,319 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned Track rod end loose. (2.1.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Dec 2024 FAIL 102,338 mi
MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Apr 2025 PASS 102,353 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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