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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1798 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 10 December 2026 (179 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 17,594 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 57/100
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 21 MOT tests on record with a 81% pass rate and 17,594 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and extensive wear history warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows normal annual usage (6,807 mi/yr) until 2012, but a significant 3.2× increase in usage before Aug 2012 suggests a change in driving patterns or potential data anomalies.
Things to check
- Extensive recurring brake disc wear advisories (Jan 2020, Jan 2022, Jan 2023, Dec 2024) indicate significant wear.
- Recurring suspension arm ball joint wear (Sep 2018, Jan 2020, Jan 2022) points to chronic component weakness.
- Major suspension failures (Jan 2020, Jan 2022) and numerous related advisories suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
- Unusually high mileage jump before Aug 2012 (21,844 mi/yr equivalent) suggests a change in usage or potential data anomalies.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-10 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage post-2012 (6,807 mi/yr) suggests regular, predictable use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in recent MOT history.
- Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 17/21 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | FAIL | 17,594 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) USER ENTERED osf tyre has worn to carcuss but no plies showing
|
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 17,595 mi |
USER ENTERED osf tyre has worn to carcuss but no plies showing
|
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 39,021 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 49,460 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
|
| Feb 2014 | PASS | 52,005 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 59,443 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 73,210 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 83,756 mi |
ADVISORY ns rear coil spring rusty ADVISORY os front suspension arm back bush poor condition ADVISORY front fog lamps poor condition
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 100,893 mi |
ADVISORY rear brake discs and pads corroded and worn low ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring poor condition
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 100,893 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 108,300 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2020 | FAIL | 111,195 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 111,195 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 112,222 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
|
| Jan 2022 | FAIL | 113,612 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) PRS Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Jan 2022 | PASS | 113,612 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 115,779 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 118,357 mi |
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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| Dec 2024 | PASS | 120,080 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2025 | FAIL | 122,221 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 122,221 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK58 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.