BL57 XVG

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
BLACK
Engine
2401 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
21 December 2026 (190 days away)
Last recorded mileage
49,563 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 45/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 49,563 miles. While it has a long MOT, the history of neglect in critical safety systems demands thorough investigation.

The mileage trajectory shows a normal average of 9,674 miles/year until Oct 2018, but then a suspiciously low 7 miles/year from Dec 2021 to Dec 2025, with a 4-year MOT gap.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake system failures (Oct 2018, Oct 2019) and advisories (Dec 2021) indicate chronic neglect.
  • All four tyres showed damage/cords exposed (Oct 2018) before a dangerous failure in Oct 2019.
  • A 4-year MOT gap (Dec 2021–Dec 2025) with only 7 miles of recorded usage is highly suspicious.
  • The vehicle is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge in London.

Working in its favour

  • Vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-12-21, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) is present in the provided data.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.
  • Consistent annual mileage before 2018 (9,674 mi/yr) suggests regular use and maintenance.

Mileage history

Dec 2010: 49,563 mi PASSDec 2011: 61,978 mi PASSDec 2011: 61,978 mi FAILDec 2012: 91,257 mi PASSJun 2014: 104,995 mi FAILJun 2014: 105,004 mi PASSJun 2015: 119,091 mi PASSJul 2016: 135,599 mi FAILJul 2016: 135,599 mi PASSSep 2017: 150,245 mi FAILSep 2017: 150,251 mi PASSOct 2018: 160,632 mi FAILOct 2018: 160,632 mi PASSOct 2019: 172,340 mi FAILOct 2019: 172,340 mi PASSDec 2021: 173,994 mi PASSDec 2025: 174,001 mi PASS174k112k50kDec 2010Dec 2025

MOT test history — 11/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2010 PASS 49,563 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Dec 2011 PASS 61,978 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 FAIL 61,978 mi
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Dec 2012 PASS 91,257 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 FAIL 104,995 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jun 2014 PASS 105,004 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 PASS 119,091 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jul 2016 FAIL 135,599 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2016 PASS 135,599 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2017 FAIL 150,245 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Sep 2017 PASS 150,251 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 FAIL 160,632 mi
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2018 PASS 160,632 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2019 FAIL 172,340 mi
MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Tyre has ply or cords exposed All tyres showing cords and side walls split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (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))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2019 PASS 172,340 mi
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))
Dec 2021 PASS 173,994 mi
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Dec 2025 PASS 174,001 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL57 XVG, 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.