BP57 XGJ

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

Jan 2011: 32,889 mi PASSJan 2012: 35,215 mi PASSJan 2013: 37,525 mi FAILJan 2013: 37,525 mi PASSJan 2014: 40,218 mi FAILJan 2014: 40,218 mi PASSJan 2015: 42,601 mi PASSMar 2016: 45,717 mi PASSFeb 2017: 62,874 mi PASSFeb 2018: 81,999 mi FAILMar 2018: 82,000 mi PASSFeb 2019: 100,106 mi PASSDec 2019: 110,736 mi FAILDec 2019: 110,739 mi PASSNov 2020: 116,290 mi FAILNov 2020: 116,290 mi PASSNov 2021: 121,549 mi PASSNov 2022: 130,888 mi PASSDec 2023: 137,650 mi PASSJan 2025: 144,570 mi PASS145k89k33kJan 2011Jan 2025

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & 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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