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Volvo 800 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1996 · 2,319 cc

AFC 256MOT history

AFC 256 is a grey petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 22 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
149,687 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AFC 256
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
22 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

AFC 256 was last recorded at 149,687 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 2,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,868 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,819 miles
Average per year
8,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,687 miles
  • 2024 – 146,868 miles
  • 2023 – 142,492 miles
  • 2022 – 136,810 miles
  • 2021 – 129,621 miles
  • 2020 – 122,140 miles
  • 2019 – 118,429 miles
  • 2018 – 107,650 miles
  • 2017 – 96,109 miles
  • 2016 – 81,024 miles
  • 2015 – 65,733 miles
  • 2014 – 53,280 miles
  • 2013 – 37,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,687 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • NSF tyre worn on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,687 miles (+2,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    149,687 miles
    Test number
    622909971784
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass146,868 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,868 miles
    Test number
    498138003583
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail146,868 miles (+4,376)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,868 miles
    Test number
    531270145891
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,492 miles (+5,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,492 miles
    Test number
    642701726755
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged OSF and OSR tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass136,810 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    136,810 miles
    Test number
    482758587721
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail136,685 miles (+7,064)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,685 miles
    Test number
    861975089593
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Top of the centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear NS and OS shocker dust gaiters are split

  7. Pass129,621 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,621 miles
    Test number
    301999673467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,294 miles (+7,154)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,294 miles
    Test number
    755294262756
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck to tank connector,corroded advise further inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass122,140 miles (+3,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,140 miles
    Test number
    859854605983
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre rubber exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS worn unevenly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass118,429 miles (+10,779)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,429 miles
    Test number
    299141825027
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNS and OS rear shocker dust covers perished and split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the NSR chassis

  11. Pass107,650 miles (+11,541)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,650 miles
    Test number
    599121212668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,109 miles
    Test number
    595232279505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail96,109 miles (+15,085)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,109 miles
    Test number
    174267531725
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass81,024 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,024 miles
    Test number
    734052961869
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre worn on the inner edge

  15. Fail81,016 miles (+15,283)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,016 miles
    Test number
    425738310346
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail65,733 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,733 miles
    Test number
    158706675113
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass65,733 miles (+12,453)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,733 miles
    Test number
    908516575103
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass53,280 miles (+15,635)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,280 miles
    Test number
    286431174402
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass37,645 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,645 miles
    Test number
    147501473156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,644 miles7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,644 miles
    Test number
    359007153117
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about AFC 256

What vehicle is registration AFC 256 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AFC 256 on a grey petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 22 Aug 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 AFC 256 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AFC 256 is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on AFC 256?
The MOT on AFC 256 is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AFC 256 done?
AFC 256 was recorded at 149,687 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 8,980 miles a year.
Has AFC 256 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AFC 256 has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on AFC 256 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 AFC 256 find?
AFC 256 passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os are corroded on the inner braking surface; front coil spring corroded ns and os; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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