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Volvo 800 Series

Yellow · Petrol · 1995 · 2,319 cc

J8 TSRMOT history

J8 TSR is a yellow petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 19 Jan 1995. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
167,444 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 TSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
19 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 TSR was last recorded at 167,444 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2016: 167,444 miles, lower than 169,218 miles on 27 Feb 2015.
  • 1 Jun 2017: 167,444 miles, lower than 176,444 miles on 1 Jul 2016.

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
167,444 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,444 miles
  • 2017 – 167,444 miles
  • 2016 – 176,444 miles
  • 2015 – 169,218 miles
  • 2014 – 167,444 miles
  • 2012 – 160,514 miles
  • 2011 – 151,431 miles
  • 2010 – 140,093 miles
  • 2009 – 136,610 miles
  • 2008 – 128,354 miles
  • 2007 – 125,719 miles
  • 2006 – 122,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,444 miles

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    167,444 miles
    Test number
    174626181507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail167,444 miles4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,444 miles
    Test number
    920379572840
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass167,444 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    167,444 miles
    Test number
    530984567384
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  4. Fail167,444 miles (-9,000)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,444 miles
    Test number
    326801503170
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  5. Pass176,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    176,444 miles
    Test number
    172375381832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail176,444 miles (+9,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,444 miles
    Test number
    999585350003
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  7. Fail167,444 miles (-1,774)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,444 miles
    Test number
    523973647653
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass169,218 miles (+1,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    169,218 miles
    Test number
    468888655091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass167,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    167,444 miles
    Test number
    118190054454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail167,444 miles (+6,930)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,444 miles
    Test number
    146894444462
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  11. Pass160,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    160,514 miles
    Test number
    845583932232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail160,514 miles (+9,083)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,514 miles
    Test number
    279608522298
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass151,431 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    151,431 miles
    Test number
    597016611266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail151,429 miles (+11,336)1 dangerous20 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,429 miles
    Test number
    149497401229
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass140,093 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    140,093 miles
    Test number
    810291400261
    • NoteFront discs in poor condition [ pitting]

  16. Fail140,083 miles (+3,473)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,083 miles
    Test number
    251777090198
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront discs in poor condition [ pitting]

  17. Pass136,610 miles (+62)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    136,610 miles
    Test number
    293554589145
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteParking brake travel may soon need attension

  18. Fail136,548 miles (+8,194)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,548 miles
    Test number
    331189049109
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

  19. Pass128,354 miles (+2,635)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    128,354 miles
    Test number
    713283848138
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  20. Pass125,719 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    125,719 miles
    Test number
    423616647119
    • NoteAs before

  21. Fail125,707 miles (+3,634)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,707 miles
    Test number
    251213647483
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass122,073 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    122,073 miles
    Test number
    704863646149
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth outer sills not visible advise

Questions about J8 TSR

Does J8 TSR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 TSR expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 TSR?
The MOT on J8 TSR expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 TSR done?
J8 TSR was recorded at 167,444 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 2,365 miles a year.
Has J8 TSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 TSR has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 TSR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 TSR find?
J8 TSR passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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