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
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 2435 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 April 2027 (303 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 38,967 mi
AI verdict AVOID 37/100
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 23 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 38,967 miles. The vehicle's extremely low annual mileage (4,954 miles/yr) for an 18-year-old car is a significant red flag for potential long-term neglect.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 4,954 miles/yr, averaging only 1,914 miles/year between 2019 and 2026, which is highly unusual for an 18-year-old car.
Things to check
- Extremely low annual mileage (4,954 miles/yr) for an 18-year-old vehicle.
- 5 MOT failures and 11 advisories across 13 tests, indicating persistent mechanical issues.
- Recurring tyre and brake advisories (6+ times) suggest chronic wear and neglect.
- Multiple recurring lighting failures (6+ times) and wiper issues (4+ times) point to systemic maintenance gaps.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
- The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 models is a positive for overall safety features.
- The vehicle has a consistent MOT history, with all failures and advisories properly recorded.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/23 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | FAIL | 38,967 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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| Mar 2011 | PASS | 38,967 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 52,485 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2013 | PASS | 54,742 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2014 | PASS | 58,948 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre wall cut
|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 61,880 mi |
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre USER ENTERED NOTE: Both rear road tyres deteriorating
|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 68,624 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 72,611 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f) ADVISORY Front Headlight cleaning device not working normal H7 Bulb fitted ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre side wall rubber worn and cracked ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre side wall cut and cracked ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre side wall rubber cut
|
| Mar 2018 | FAIL | 74,828 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c) FAIL Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 205/50R17 V (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre side wall Rubber cut
|
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 74,829 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre side wall Rubber cut
|
| Mar 2019 | FAIL | 77,109 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Side mirror cover damaged ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre down to 3mm cut ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre rubber cut ADVISORY Engine cover and under-tray fitted
|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 77,110 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre rubber cut ADVISORY Engine cover and under-tray fitted
|
| Mar 2020 | FAIL | 79,024 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside body and door damaged dent MINOR Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 zr17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted
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| Mar 2020 | PASS | 79,025 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside body and door damaged dent MINOR Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 80,084 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 82,445 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer sidewall cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 84,093 mi |
MINOR Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside body damaged dent scratch all over MINOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Apr 2024 | FAIL | 85,859 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside body damaged and scratch MINOR Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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)) MINOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated asap (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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| Apr 2024 | PASS | 85,860 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside body damaged and scratch MINOR Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MINOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated asap (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MINOR Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
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| Mar 2025 | FAIL | 87,898 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Indicator lens on wing mirror damaged, but has no effect on light emitted. (4.4.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front front bumper grill damaged, not likely to cause injury when made contact or grazed.
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| Mar 2025 | PASS | 87,898 mi |
MINOR Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Indicator lens on wing mirror damaged, but has no effect on light emitted. (4.4.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front front bumper grill damaged, not likely to cause injury when made contact or grazed.
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| Apr 2026 | FAIL | 90,589 mi |
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blades deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i)) MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i)) 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)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracked / perished / inner tread out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Apr 2026 | PASS | 90,595 mi |
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blades deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracked / perished / inner tread out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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