Volvo 700 Series
White · Petrol · 1988 · 2,316 cc
553 FBLMOT history
553 FBL is a white petrol Volvo 700 Series first used on 1 Aug 1988. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,488 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 96,488 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 684 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 553 FBL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- 700 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,316 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1988
- First used
- 1 Aug 1988
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
553 FBL was last recorded at 96,488 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,369 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 119 miles
- Average per year
- 684 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,488 miles
- 2025 – 96,369 miles
- 2024 – 96,280 miles
- 2023 – 95,901 miles
- 2022 – 95,510 miles
- 2021 – 94,876 miles
- 2020 – 94,650 miles
- 2019 – 93,020 miles
- 2018 – 91,836 miles
- 2017 – 90,918 miles
- 2016 – 89,898 miles
- 2015 – 88,888 miles
- 2014 – 88,151 miles
- 2013 – 87,469 miles
- 2012 – 87,163 miles
- 2011 – 86,553 miles
- 2010 – 85,975 miles
- 2009 – 85,311 miles
- 2008 – 84,845 miles
- 2007 – 84,087 miles
- 2006 – 82,781 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,488 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,488 miles (+119)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 96,488 miles
- Test number
- 139229756095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,369 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 96,369 miles
- Test number
- 424713737167
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail96,366 miles (+86)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,366 miles
- Test number
- 287750182051
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass96,280 miles (+379)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 96,280 miles
- Test number
- 722331216241
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass95,901 miles (+391)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 95,901 miles
- Test number
- 725072418093
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bearing cushion (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,510 miles (+45)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 95,510 miles
- Test number
- 416140999957
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fail95,465 miles (+589)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,465 miles
- Test number
- 262219629331
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass94,876 miles (+226)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 94,876 miles
- Test number
- 544357402079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,650 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 94,650 miles
- Test number
- 686315611153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail94,650 miles (+1,630)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,650 miles
- Test number
- 910251001674
- MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,020 miles (+1,184)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 93,020 miles
- Test number
- 566889411525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,836 miles (+17)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 91,836 miles
- Test number
- 633226068589
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail91,819 miles (+901)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,819 miles
- Test number
- 334595300682
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass90,918 miles (+1,020)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 90,918 miles
- Test number
- 911736287288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,898 miles (+1,010)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 89,898 miles
- Test number
- 228401647439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,888 miles (+737)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 88,888 miles
- Test number
- 284338724728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,151 miles (+682)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 88,151 miles
- Test number
- 296169204229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,469 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 87,469 miles
- Test number
- 937467813279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,465 miles (+302)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,465 miles
- Test number
- 227342013299
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Fail87,163 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,163 miles
- Test number
- 596249122260
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass87,163 miles (+610)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 87,163 miles
- Test number
- 765039222277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,553 miles (+578)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 86,553 miles
- Test number
- 409727321269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,975 miles (+664)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 85,975 miles
- Test number
- 472954320220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,311 miles (+466)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 85,311 miles
- Test number
- 150109809294
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass84,845 miles (+758)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 84,845 miles
- Test number
- 554960818248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,087 miles (+1,306)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 84,087 miles
- Test number
- 672473517206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,781 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 82,781 miles
- Test number
- 612539206291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 553 FBL
- What vehicle is registration 553 FBL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 553 FBL on a white petrol Volvo 700 Series first used on 1 Aug 1988. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 553 FBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 553 FBL is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 553 FBL?
- The MOT on 553 FBL is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 553 FBL done?
- 553 FBL was recorded at 96,488 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 684 miles a year.
- Has 553 FBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 553 FBL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on 553 FBL ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 553 FBL find?
- 553 FBL passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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