BT13 NHN

2013 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2013
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1984 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
8 August 2026 (55 days away)
Last recorded mileage
36,410 mi

AI verdict AVOID 31/100

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

This 2013 Volvo has 17 MOT tests on record with a 59% pass rate and 36,410 miles. The recurring pattern of electrical and suspension issues, combined with high mileage, makes this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 16,931 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with no suspicious drops or inconsistencies.

Things to check

  • Dangerous tyre defect (Jun 2020) and dangerous brake failure (Aug 2024) indicate serious safety neglect.
  • Recurring major failures in lights (9 times) and suspension (2 times) suggest chronic underlying issues.
  • High mileage (213,425 miles) for a 2013 vehicle accelerates wear on critical components.
  • Consistent pattern of electrical faults (headlamps, position lamps) points to a systemic problem.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until August 2026, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the MOT records.
  • The car has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, suggesting good inherent safety features.

Mileage history

Jul 2016: 36,410 mi PASSApr 2017: 47,875 mi PASSApr 2018: 60,793 mi FAILApr 2018: 60,793 mi PASSApr 2019: 81,775 mi FAILApr 2019: 81,775 mi PASSJun 2020: 106,440 mi FAILJun 2020: 106,440 mi PASSJul 2021: 125,265 mi FAILJul 2021: 125,265 mi PASSAug 2022: 151,460 mi FAILAug 2022: 151,460 mi PASSAug 2023: 171,312 mi PASSAug 2024: 193,338 mi FAILAug 2024: 193,338 mi PASSAug 2025: 213,425 mi FAILAug 2025: 213,425 mi PASS213k125k36kJul 2016Aug 2025

MOT test history — 10/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2016 PASS 36,410 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 PASS 47,875 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 FAIL 60,793 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2018 PASS 60,793 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2019 FAIL 81,775 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Apr 2019 PASS 81,775 mi None recorded
Jun 2020 FAIL 106,440 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. 2.5mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 4mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 3.5mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Jun 2020 PASS 106,440 mi
MINOR Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Jul 2021 FAIL 125,265 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulbs don't project a beam image (4.1.2 (c))
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulbs don't project a beam image (4.1.2 (c))
MINOR Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Jul 2021 PASS 125,265 mi
MINOR Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Aug 2022 FAIL 151,460 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Aug 2022 PASS 151,460 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 PASS 171,312 mi None recorded
Aug 2024 FAIL 193,338 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect The LED bulbs fitted do not project the correct beam pattern, will dazzle on coming drivers (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect The LED bulbs fitted do not project the correct beam pattern, will dazzle on coming drivers (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Aug 2024 PASS 193,338 mi None recorded
Aug 2025 FAIL 213,425 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Has LED bulbs fitted, that don’t project a beam pattern and dazzle other road users (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Has LED bulbs fitted, that don’t project a beam pattern and dazzle other road users (4.1.2 (c))
Aug 2025 PASS 213,425 mi None recorded

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