AA08 YMV

2008 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2008
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2401 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
30 September 2026 (107 days away)
Last recorded mileage
25,813 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 50/100

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

This 2008 Volvo has 24 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 25,813 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the mileage trajectory is highly irregular, suggesting periods of prolonged inactivity.

The vehicle shows a suspiciously low average of 7,263 miles/year, with a significant drop to just 665 miles/year between Sep 2023 and Sep 2024, indicating prolonged inactivity.

Things to check

  • Dangerous tyre defect recorded on 2011-05-31 (25,813 mi) — a serious safety failure.
  • Recurring electrical failures (lights, position lamps) across multiple tests (e.g., Sep 2022, Sep 2024).
  • Consistent pattern of tyre wear and damage (e.g., Sep 2020 advisory, Sep 2022 dangerous failure).
  • Mileage dropped significantly from 16,571 miles/year (Sep 2021) to just 665 miles/year (Sep 2024).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-09-30, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No major structural corrosion or suspension failures recorded in MOT history.
  • Consistent annual mileage for the first 11 years (2018-2028), averaging 8,000 miles/year.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.

Mileage history

May 2011: 25,813 mi FAILMay 2011: 25,813 mi PASSJun 2012: 35,456 mi PASSJun 2013: 47,423 mi PASSJun 2014: 60,730 mi FAILJun 2014: 60,730 mi PASSJul 2015: 70,345 mi FAILJul 2015: 70,345 mi PASSJul 2016: 76,291 mi FAILJul 2016: 76,291 mi PASSJul 2017: 83,380 mi FAILJul 2017: 83,380 mi PASSJul 2018: 88,122 mi FAILJul 2018: 88,123 mi PASSJul 2019: 94,229 mi PASSSep 2020: 99,920 mi FAILOct 2020: 99,921 mi PASSSep 2021: 116,492 mi FAILSep 2021: 116,492 mi PASSSep 2022: 119,702 mi FAILSep 2022: 119,702 mi PASSSep 2023: 120,668 mi PASSSep 2024: 121,333 mi PASS121k74k26kMay 2011Sep 2024

MOT test history — 15/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2011 FAIL 25,813 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
May 2011 PASS 25,813 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 35,456 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 47,423 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Parking brake performance just within limits at 16% efficiency
Jun 2014 FAIL 60,730 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Jun 2014 PASS 60,730 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 FAIL 70,345 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Jul 2015 PASS 70,345 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Jul 2016 FAIL 76,291 mi
FAIL Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Front Front position lamp(s) not working both side lamps (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Jul 2016 PASS 76,291 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 FAIL 83,380 mi
PRS Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Rear exhaust bracket snapped
Jul 2017 PASS 83,380 mi
ADVISORY Rear exhaust bracket snapped
Jul 2018 FAIL 88,122 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 x brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Under tray fitted
Jul 2018 PASS 88,123 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 x brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Under tray fitted
Jul 2019 PASS 94,229 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 FAIL 99,920 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Oct 2020 PASS 99,921 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Sep 2021 FAIL 116,492 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Sep 2021 PASS 116,492 mi None recorded
Sep 2022 FAIL 119,702 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nai in sidewall
Sep 2022 PASS 119,702 mi None recorded
Sep 2023 PASS 120,668 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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))
Sep 2024 PASS 121,333 mi None recorded
Sep 2025 PASS — None recorded

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