BW57 NAO

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
RED
Engine
2401 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 22 May 2024
Last recorded mileage
44,109 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 44,109 miles. This, combined with a 5-mileage-anomaly flags and a 12-year history of advisories, makes it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows suspiciously low usage, particularly before Apr 2019 (243 mi/yr equivalent), and a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 97 miles between Apr 2022 and May 2023).

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with no expiry date (May 2023 test).
  • Mileage anomalies: 5 flags across Apr 2019, Mar 2020, Apr 2021, Apr 2022, and May 2023.
  • Recurring advisories on suspension, brakes, and tyres across multiple tests.
  • Failed MOT on 2020-03-06 for headlamp aim and exhaust support.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features.
  • No major recurring failures on safety-critical systems like brakes or suspension.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,595 miles/yr, matching UK average.

Mileage history

Feb 2011: 44,109 mi PASSFeb 2012: 57,404 mi PASSFeb 2012: 57,404 mi FAILJan 2013: 70,338 mi PASSJan 2013: 70,338 mi FAILFeb 2014: 82,965 mi PASSFeb 2015: 96,956 mi PASSFeb 2015: 96,956 mi FAILFeb 2016: 113,403 mi PASSFeb 2017: 125,622 mi PASSJan 2018: 131,083 mi FAILJan 2018: 131,086 mi PASSApr 2019: 131,379 mi PASSMar 2020: 131,660 mi FAILMar 2020: 131,669 mi PASSApr 2021: 132,032 mi PASSApr 2022: 132,280 mi PASSMay 2023: 132,377 mi PASS132k88k44kFeb 2011May 2023

MOT test history — 13/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2011 PASS 44,109 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Bonnet safety catch corroded and seized
Feb 2012 PASS 57,404 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Feb 2012 FAIL 57,404 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jan 2013 PASS 70,338 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 FAIL 70,338 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Feb 2014 PASS 82,965 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 PASS 96,956 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 FAIL 96,956 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Feb 2016 PASS 113,403 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 PASS 125,622 mi
ADVISORY rear exhaust hanger corroded
Jan 2018 FAIL 131,083 mi
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Jan 2018 PASS 131,086 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 131,379 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 FAIL 131,660 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2020 PASS 131,669 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Apr 2021 PASS 132,032 mi None recorded
Apr 2022 PASS 132,280 mi
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2023 PASS 132,377 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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