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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 27 August 2025
- Last recorded mileage
- 44,291 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 51/100
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 19 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 44,291 miles. While it has a valid MOT until 2025-08-27, the pattern of neglect and unexplained low early usage warrants extreme caution.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage (573 mi/yr equivalent) before Aug 2012, followed by normal usage, but this early anomaly is a significant concern.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Tyres worn close to legal limit (Aug 2020) — immediate safety risk.
- DANGEROUS defect: Front brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick (Aug 2024) — critical safety component.
- Recurring major failures: Tyres (5 tests), Lights (2 tests), Exhaust (5 tests), Brake pads (3 tests), Brake discs (2 tests).
- Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage (573 mi/yr equivalent) recorded before Aug 2012.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — excellent safety credentials for its age.
- Consistent mileage: Normal usage (8,386 mi/yr) since 2012, no recent spikes.
- Recent MOT pass: Successfully passed its most recent MOT test on 2024-08-27.
- No odometer fraud: No mileage decreases or suspiciously round numbers detected.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/19 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | PASS | 44,291 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 44,750 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre wearing low in centre tread USER ENTERED n/s/rtyre wearing on outer edge
|
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 49,059 mi |
ADVISORY Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) USER ENTERED headlight aims on lower limits
|
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 53,484 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 59,747 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 72,214 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | FAIL | 88,271 mi |
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) PRS Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) PRS Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ADVISORY Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Offside and nearside (2.5.B.2b)
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 88,271 mi |
ADVISORY Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Offside and nearside (2.5.B.2b)
|
| Aug 2018 | FAIL | 98,312 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 98,393 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | FAIL | 108,518 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 108,518 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 115,828 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY trays and covers fitted
|
| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 121,300 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy on the edge, advise changing immediately (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Exhaust deteriorated MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 121,312 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy on the edge, advise changing immediately (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Exhaust deteriorated
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 126,933 mi |
ADVISORY Centre silencer deteriorated ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 133,647 mi |
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust silencer box heavily corroded, its top layer skin falling apart ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY General corrosion in places under chassis
|
| Aug 2024 | FAIL | 139,787 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 139,787 mi | None recorded |
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