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
- 2400 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 18 May 2027 (337 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,706 mi
AI verdict BUY 77/100
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 18 MOT tests on record with a 89% pass rate and 20,706 miles. While it shows age-related wear, the recent clean pass and low annual usage make it a viable purchase.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 6,807 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent clean MOT pass in May 2026.
Things to check
- One minor MOT failure in May 2024 (engine oil) — no defect details provided.
- Recurring advisories for tyres (Apr 2023, May 2025, May 2026) and lights (May 2025, May 2026) indicate ongoing wear.
- The vehicle is 18 years old, which means general wear and tear is expected.
Working in its favour
- Passed 8 of 9 MOT tests with no dangerous defects recorded.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (6,807 mi/yr) suggests light use and less mechanical stress.
- Recent clean MOT pass in May 2026 with no advisories, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards for its age.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | PASS | 20,706 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2012 | PASS | 27,563 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2013 | PASS | 32,483 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2014 | PASS | 37,894 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 43,539 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 49,118 mi |
ADVISORY front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 52,229 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | FAIL | 59,666 mi |
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) PRS Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
|
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 59,666 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 65,320 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 70,841 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 74,448 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 88,044 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
|
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 97,286 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2024 | FAIL | 103,020 mi |
PRS Central Lower Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) PRS Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) PRS Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| May 2024 | PASS | 103,020 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| May 2025 | PASS | 113,464 mi |
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn close (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2026 | PASS | 125,138 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF08 HRL, 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.