BN08 KXM

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
GOLD
Engine
2400 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
11 February 2027 (242 days away)
Last recorded mileage
68,440 mi

AI verdict AVOID 26/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 68,440 miles. The mileage trajectory shows significant anomalies, particularly low usage in the early years, which is highly suspicious.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Feb 2013 (63 mi/yr equivalent) and again before Feb 2019 (294 mi/yr equivalent), followed by normal usage from 2019 onwards.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2022-02-11, indicating severe neglect.
  • DANGEROUS tyre failure on 2022-02-11, showing critical safety neglect.
  • Recurring MAJOR failures in steering (2021, 2023) and suspension (2021, 2023).
  • Persistent MAJOR failures in lights (2022, 2024) and windscreen (2022, 2026).

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027-02-11, 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 design.
  • The car has consistently passed retests after failures, showing immediate repairs.

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 68,440 mi PASSFeb 2012: 91,102 mi PASSAug 2012: 97,960 mi PASSFeb 2013: 97,993 mi PASSJan 2014: 104,193 mi FAILJan 2014: 104,193 mi PASSJan 2015: 109,846 mi PASSJan 2016: 113,273 mi PASSAug 2016: 114,207 mi PASSFeb 2019: 114,952 mi FAILFeb 2019: 114,952 mi PASSFeb 2020: 122,820 mi FAILFeb 2020: 122,820 mi PASSFeb 2021: 130,428 mi FAILFeb 2021: 130,428 mi PASSFeb 2022: 139,093 mi FAILFeb 2022: 139,093 mi PASSFeb 2023: 148,217 mi FAILFeb 2023: 148,217 mi PASSFeb 2024: 158,797 mi PASSFeb 2025: 167,775 mi PASSJan 2026: 175,835 mi PASS176k122k68kMar 2011Jan 2026

MOT test history — 16/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 PASS 68,440 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 PASS 91,102 mi None recorded
Aug 2012 PASS 97,960 mi None recorded
Feb 2013 PASS 97,993 mi None recorded
Jan 2014 FAIL 104,193 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2014 PASS 104,193 mi None recorded
Jan 2015 PASS 109,846 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 PASS 113,273 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn down to wear indicators. Tyre at end of life. Ageing badly. (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on its edges. Feathering out. (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2016 PASS 114,207 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY both front tyres worn on inner edges
Feb 2019 FAIL 114,952 mi
MAJOR Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY undertray fitted not allowing full inspection
Feb 2019 PASS 114,952 mi
MINOR Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY undertray fitted not allowing full inspection
Feb 2020 FAIL 122,820 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Feb 2020 PASS 122,820 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Feb 2021 FAIL 130,428 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Feb 2021 PASS 130,428 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Feb 2022 FAIL 139,093 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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))
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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 Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY front tyre treads 3-4mm
Feb 2022 PASS 139,093 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY front tyre treads 3-4mm
Feb 2023 FAIL 148,217 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2023 PASS 148,217 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2024 PASS 158,797 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2025 PASS 167,775 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY all brake discs corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jan 2026 PASS 175,835 mi
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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