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Volvo 800 Series

Orange · Petrol · 1996 · 2,435 cc

850 VOLMOT history

850 VOL is an orange petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 3 May 1996. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 38 MOT tests, with 140,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
140,303 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
38
21 passed · 17 failed
Per year
2,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
850 VOL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
3 May 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

850 VOL was last recorded at 140,303 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2018: 140,303 miles, lower than 140,306 miles on 12 Jul 2017.
  • 14 Aug 2019: 140,303 miles, lower than 140,306 miles on 15 Aug 2018.
  • 15 Aug 2023: 140,303 miles, lower than 140,307 miles on 6 Sept 2022.
  • 1 Oct 2025: 140,303 miles, lower than 140,306 miles on 30 Sept 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,303 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,303 miles
  • 2025 – 140,303 miles
  • 2024 – 140,306 miles
  • 2023 – 140,303 miles
  • 2022 – 140,307 miles
  • 2021 – 140,303 miles
  • 2020 – 140,303 miles
  • 2019 – 140,303 miles
  • 2018 – 140,306 miles
  • 2017 – 140,306 miles
  • 2016 – 140,303 miles
  • 2015 – 140,303 miles
  • 2014 – 140,303 miles
  • 2013 – 137,484 miles
  • 2012 – 133,291 miles
  • 2011 – 126,913 miles
  • 2010 – 120,998 miles
  • 2009 – 114,852 miles
  • 2008 – 108,431 miles
  • 2007 – 98,748 miles
  • 2006 – 92,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,303 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

38 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    311425920780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail140,303 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    706975663580
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  3. Pass140,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    187929261155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,303 miles (-3)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    789648899233
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps effected by other light (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass140,306 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,306 miles
    Test number
    191515680752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,303 miles (-4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    544544795036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,307 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,307 miles
    Test number
    332285599440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail140,305 miles (+2)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,305 miles
    Test number
    761502519239
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass140,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    702718284023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,303 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    596847319806
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe coupling corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  11. Fail140,303 miles2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    820356186380
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe coupling corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  12. Pass140,303 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    439403737925
    • AdvisorySteering rack leaking oil
  13. Fail140,303 miles (-3)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    683523741944
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack leaking oil
  14. Pass140,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    140,306 miles
    Test number
    167868709776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail140,303 miles (-3)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    460457794534
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  16. Pass140,306 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    140,306 miles
    Test number
    642765082781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Fail140,303 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    190385683667
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  18. Pass140,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    454065033527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail140,303 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    835180276886
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
  20. Pass140,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    930289772474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
  21. Fail140,303 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    476129113211
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
  22. Pass140,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    687765844298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail140,303 miles (+2,819)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    738905244237
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  24. Pass137,484 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    137,484 miles
    Test number
    955270843216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Fail137,484 miles (+4,193)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,484 miles
    Test number
    976380843200
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass133,291 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    133,291 miles
    Test number
    866777142299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail133,262 miles (+6,349)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,262 miles
    Test number
    607334142240
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  28. Pass126,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    126,913 miles
    Test number
    119702041278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Fail126,913 miles (+5,915)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,913 miles
    Test number
    946652641209
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  30. Pass120,998 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    120,998 miles
    Test number
    804896030257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail120,979 miles (+6,127)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,979 miles
    Test number
    751390230297
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front discs worn
  32. Pass114,852 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    114,852 miles
    Test number
    381785249229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail114,789 miles (+6,358)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,789 miles
    Test number
    193209139212
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  34. Fail108,431 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,431 miles
    Test number
    382261348425
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  35. Pass108,431 miles (+9,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    108,431 miles
    Test number
    560911248237
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  36. Fail98,748 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,748 miles
    Test number
    384981147278
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  37. Pass98,748 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    98,748 miles
    Test number
    633491647221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Pass92,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    92,604 miles
    Test number
    232428426230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 850 VOL

What vehicle is registration 850 VOL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 850 VOL on an orange petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 3 May 1996. 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 850 VOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 850 VOL is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 850 VOL?
The MOT on 850 VOL is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 850 VOL done?
850 VOL was recorded at 140,303 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 2,371 miles a year.
Has 850 VOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 850 VOL has failed 17 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 850 VOL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 4 times, first on 15 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 850 VOL find?
850 VOL passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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