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Volvo 800 Series

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,319 cc

K44 KGWMOT history

K44 KGW is a red petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 17 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 186,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
186,798 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 KGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
17 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 KGW was last recorded at 186,798 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,786 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,798 miles
  • 2024 – 185,040 miles
  • 2023 – 183,886 miles
  • 2022 – 181,925 miles
  • 2021 – 180,290 miles
  • 2020 – 179,055 miles
  • 2019 – 177,350 miles
  • 2018 – 176,647 miles
  • 2017 – 176,647 miles
  • 2016 – 176,647 miles
  • 2015 – 176,647 miles
  • 2014 – 176,647 miles
  • 2013 – 176,647 miles
  • 2012 – 176,166 miles
  • 2011 – 172,701 miles
  • 2010 – 167,205 miles
  • 2008 – 155,660 miles
  • 2007 – 153,054 miles
  • 2006 – 146,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,798 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,798 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    186,798 miles
    Test number
    314574687717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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 inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail186,786 miles (+1,746)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,786 miles
    Test number
    872287788287
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass185,040 miles (+1,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    185,040 miles
    Test number
    706377119861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass183,886 miles (+514)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    183,886 miles
    Test number
    572886183293
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle tab is missing but not affecting the operation of the receiver. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail183,372 miles (+1,447)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,372 miles
    Test number
    807003296599
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass181,925 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    181,925 miles
    Test number
    173427824659
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail181,920 miles (+1,630)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,920 miles
    Test number
    634198313011
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner CV boot clamp damp with grease
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass180,290 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    180,290 miles
    Test number
    748516665167
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Boot has slight cracking on it
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail180,289 miles (+1,234)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,289 miles
    Test number
    680419379852
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Boot has slight cracking on it
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass179,055 miles (+1,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    179,055 miles
    Test number
    538725377047
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer CV boot starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel has slight brake bind but did not show up on the roller brake tester

  11. Pass177,350 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    177,350 miles
    Test number
    117922315425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass176,647 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    176,647 miles
    Test number
    797857894947
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer c.v boots signs of grease
    • AdvisoryFluid round power steering pipes no leaks dectected

  13. Pass176,647 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    176,647 miles
    Test number
    819448617206
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases needs new clamp between cat and mid section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe/ cooler (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake getting sticky

  14. Pass176,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    176,647 miles
    Test number
    415552028284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail176,647 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,647 miles
    Test number
    828403380314
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass176,647 miles1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    176,647 miles
    Test number
    129310175481
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCover sills fitted
    • NoteFront and rear tyres differ in size
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded in inner faces
    • NoteNsr brake slightly binding
    • NoteNsr tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOil contamination to os of engine bay affecting rack gaiter and inner cv boot
    • NoteOsr tyre bald on inner edge and has cuts in sidewalls
    • NoteSlight corrosion to nsr chassis

  17. Fail176,647 miles5 failures1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,647 miles
    Test number
    779665765035
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCover sills fitted
    • NoteFront and rear tyres differ in size
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded in inner faces
    • NoteNsr brake slightly binding
    • NoteNsr tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOil contamination to os of engine bay affecting rack gaiter and inner cv boot
    • NoteOsr tyre bald on inner edge and has cuts in sidewalls
    • NoteSlight corrosion to nsr chassis

  18. Pass176,647 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    176,647 miles
    Test number
    755409464080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront tyres 205/45R17 -- Rear tyres 215/45R17
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  19. Fail176,647 miles4 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,647 miles
    Test number
    548159964027
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront tyres 205/45R17 -- Rear tyres 215/45R17
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  20. Pass176,647 miles (+481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    176,647 miles
    Test number
    318079043065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass176,166 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    176,166 miles
    Test number
    189112962487
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail176,166 miles (+3,465)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,166 miles
    Test number
    339999452061
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass172,701 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    172,701 miles
    Test number
    296731061018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail172,693 miles (+5,488)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,693 miles
    Test number
    646804951009
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass167,205 miles (+11,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    167,205 miles
    Test number
    881514930089
    • 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)

  26. Pass155,660 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    155,660 miles
    Test number
    613041168295
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Fail155,656 miles (+2,602)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,656 miles
    Test number
    190019758299
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Fail153,054 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,054 miles
    Test number
    151397357247
    • 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)

  29. Pass153,054 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    153,054 miles
    Test number
    703457257273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass146,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    146,960 miles
    Test number
    754275946245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 KGW

Does K44 KGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 KGW is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 KGW?
The MOT on K44 KGW is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 KGW done?
K44 KGW was recorded at 186,798 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 2,045 miles a year.
Has K44 KGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 KGW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K44 KGW 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 K44 KGW find?
K44 KGW passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner, and 1 more.

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