2009 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLVO
- Year
- 2009
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 2953 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 15 March 2027 (274 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 119,039 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 30/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2009 Volvo has 16 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 119,039 miles. This significant discrepancy, combined with a 17-year age and a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, warrants a thorough investigation.
The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop from 165,490 miles in Feb 2019 to 170,966 miles in Aug 2020, followed by extremely low annual usage (e.g., 231 miles in Sep 2022), indicating a major discrepancy.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: 165,490 miles (Feb 2019) dropped to 170,966 miles (Aug 2020), then extremely low annual usage.
- Mileage anomaly: 171,409 miles (Sep 2021) dropped to 171,640 miles (Sep 2022), then extremely low annual usage.
- Mileage anomaly: 172,180 miles (Oct 2023) dropped to 172,371 miles (Dec 2024), then extremely low annual usage.
- Mileage anomaly: 172,921 miles (Mar 2026) dropped to 172,921 miles (Mar 2026), then extremely low annual usage.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- No MOT failures recorded across 7 tests, indicating a well-maintained vehicle.
- Strong MOT pass record with no dangerous defects, showing good roadworthiness.
- 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 model, confirming high safety standards.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 119,039 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 139,926 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2013 | FAIL | 139,926 mi |
PRS Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) PRS Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| Jan 2014 | PASS | 140,570 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 142,206 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | FAIL | 151,415 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 151,415 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 158,490 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 162,416 mi |
ADVISORY recommend check offside washer jet
|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 165,490 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 170,966 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 171,409 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 171,640 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 172,180 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 172,371 mi |
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 172,921 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU09 KCX, 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.