BV04 YKP

2004 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2004
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2401 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
15 July 2026 (30 days away)
Last recorded mileage
31,903 mi

AI verdict AVOID 33/100

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

This 2004 Volvo has 29 MOT tests on record with a 66% pass rate and 31,903 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing extremely low annual usage for many years, which is a significant red flag for a 22-year-old vehicle.

The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing extremely low annual usage (596 mi/yr equivalent) before Jul 2023, then normal (6,327 mi/yr), and again suspiciously low (377 mi/yr equivalent) before Jul 2025.

Things to check

  • Extensive recurring major failures in lights (7), suspension (2), and steering (5) across multiple MOTs.
  • Mileage anomalies: Suspiciously low usage (596 mi/yr) before Jul 2023, then normal, then low again (377 mi/yr) before Jul 2025.
  • Recurring advisories on tyres (13), emissions (9), and brakes (3) indicate chronic neglect of wear items.
  • The 2007-03-30 MOT shows 31,903 miles, but the 2008-04-03 MOT shows 43,637 miles, a 12,000-mile discrepancy.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until July 2026, indicating it currently meets roadworthiness standards.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the provided MOT history.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 is a positive for overall safety design.

Mileage history

Mar 2007: 31,903 mi PASSApr 2008: 43,637 mi FAILApr 2008: 43,637 mi PASSMar 2009: 52,815 mi PASSMar 2010: 64,655 mi FAILMar 2010: 64,655 mi PASSMar 2011: 77,298 mi FAILMar 2011: 77,298 mi PASSApr 2012: 89,622 mi FAILApr 2012: 89,622 mi PASSApr 2013: 99,877 mi PASSMar 2014: 104,771 mi PASSMar 2015: 111,458 mi PASSApr 2016: 118,581 mi FAILApr 2016: 118,581 mi PASSApr 2017: 124,993 mi PASSApr 2018: 128,069 mi FAILApr 2018: 128,069 mi PASSMar 2019: 130,317 mi FAILApr 2019: 130,564 mi PASSMay 2020: 132,995 mi FAILMay 2020: 132,995 mi PASSMay 2021: 133,856 mi PASSMay 2022: 134,768 mi PASSJul 2023: 135,456 mi FAILJul 2023: 135,459 mi PASSJul 2024: 135,992 mi PASSJul 2025: 136,373 mi FAILJul 2025: 136,373 mi PASS136k84k32kMar 2007Jul 2025

MOT test history — 19/29 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2007 PASS 31,903 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 FAIL 43,637 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED undershield fitted.
USER ENTERED odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.
USER ENTERED near side rear tyre perished/craked/splits.
USER ENTERED near side rear tyre inner side wall shows deep splits.
Apr 2008 PASS 43,637 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED undershield fitted.
USER ENTERED odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.
USER ENTERED near side rear tyre perished/craked/splits.
USER ENTERED near side rear tyre inner side wall shows deep splits.
Mar 2009 PASS 52,815 mi
USER ENTERED front and rear registration plates show backing lift.
USER ENTERED undershield fitted.
USER ENTERED near side front tyre tread shows low depth, uneven wear and is virtually bald at the edge.
USER ENTERED off side rear tyre outer side wall shows damage.
USER ENTERED off side rear tyre tread shows low depth.
USER ENTERED odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.
USER ENTERED off and near side front tyres sit close to the off and near side front inner wing covers, and have fouled the off and near side front inner wing covers at some point in time, found during the steering lock to lock check.
Mar 2010 FAIL 64,655 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre perished and cracked and worn to 2mm
Mar 2010 PASS 64,655 mi
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre perished and cracked and worn to 2mm
Mar 2011 FAIL 77,298 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
USER ENTERED front wiper blades smeary
USER ENTERED rear registration plate deteriorated
USER ENTERED front registration plate deteriorated and poorly repaired with marker pen
USER ENTERED nearside front wheel rim damaged and bent
USER ENTERED offside front tyre uneven wear and bald on inner edge
USER ENTERED rear service brake imbalance
Mar 2011 PASS 77,298 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
USER ENTERED front wiper blades smeary
USER ENTERED rear registration plate deteriorated
USER ENTERED front registration plate deteriorated and poorly repaired with marker pen
USER ENTERED nearside front wheel rim damaged and bent
USER ENTERED offside front tyre uneven wear and bald on inner edge
Apr 2012 FAIL 89,622 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Apr 2012 PASS 89,622 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Apr 2013 PASS 99,877 mi
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Mar 2014 PASS 104,771 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Mar 2015 PASS 111,458 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED offside parking brake noisey in operation
Apr 2016 FAIL 118,581 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY offside rear tyre sidewalls perished & damaged but not to cords
Apr 2016 PASS 118,581 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 PASS 124,993 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 FAIL 128,069 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Apr 2018 PASS 128,069 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Mar 2019 FAIL 130,317 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Apr 2019 PASS 130,564 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
May 2020 FAIL 132,995 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
May 2020 PASS 132,995 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
May 2021 PASS 133,856 mi
ADVISORY handbrake has slight travel just acceptable
MINOR Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
May 2022 PASS 134,768 mi
ADVISORY handbrake lever has slight travel
ADVISORY Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Jul 2023 FAIL 135,456 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jul 2023 PASS 135,459 mi
ADVISORY Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jul 2024 PASS 135,992 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Handbrake lever has slight travel
Jul 2025 FAIL 136,373 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Jul 2025 PASS 136,373 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has water in it

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