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
- GREEN
- Engine
- 1560 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 29 January 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 32,889 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 64/100
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 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 32,889 miles. However, the vehicle is currently untaxed and has a long history of tyre issues.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,457 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but a 2024 service gap is noted.
Things to check
- 2024 MOT gap: Vehicle was likely off-road or SORN, requiring immediate re-registration.
- Recurring Tyre Issues: Multiple tyre advisories (Dec 2019, Nov 2022, Dec 2023) and failures (Dec 2019, Nov 2020) indicate a pattern of wear.
- Brake System Advisory: Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (Jan 2013) and recent shock absorber advisory (Jan 2025) suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
- Tax Status: Currently Untaxed (Jan 2025), requiring immediate tax payment and potential re-registration.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
- Consistent Mileage: Average annual usage of 8,457 miles/year, aligning with UK norms.
- 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating: Demonstrates high safety standards for a 2008 vehicle.
- No Recurring Major Failures: Major failures were promptly rectified, showing owner responsiveness.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | PASS | 32,889 mi |
USER ENTERED all 4 tyres worn on edges of tread
|
| Jan 2012 | PASS | 35,215 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) 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 2013 | FAIL | 37,525 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) FAIL Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
|
| Jan 2013 | PASS | 37,525 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2014 | FAIL | 40,218 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
|
| Jan 2014 | PASS | 40,218 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 42,601 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 45,717 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 62,874 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2018 | FAIL | 81,999 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) FAIL Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) ADVISORY OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE ADVISORY NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE ADVISORY SLIGHT BULGE IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD PATTERN
|
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 82,000 mi |
ADVISORY OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE ADVISORY NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE ADVISORY SLIGHT BULGE IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD PATTERN
|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 100,106 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2019 | FAIL | 110,736 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2019 | PASS | 110,739 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2020 | FAIL | 116,290 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 116,290 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 121,549 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/perished (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front inner rack end slight play
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 130,888 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 137,650 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY undertrays fiited
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 144,570 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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About this page
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