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Volvo S80

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,435 cc

L29 PPSMOT history

L29 PPS is a black petrol Volvo S80 first used on 1 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 137,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2025
Mileage
137,827 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 PPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S80
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 PPS was last recorded at 137,827 miles on 8 Aug 2024, 3,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,745 miles · 31 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,082 miles
Average per year
5,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,827 miles
  • 2023 – 134,745 miles
  • 2022 – 130,240 miles
  • 2021 – 124,355 miles
  • 2020 – 118,680 miles
  • 2019 – 116,078 miles
  • 2018 – 111,033 miles
  • 2017 – 106,440 miles
  • 2016 – 104,163 miles
  • 2015 – 97,768 miles
  • 2014 – 94,662 miles
  • 2013 – 92,251 miles
  • 2012 – 90,403 miles
  • 2011 – 88,012 miles
  • 2010 – 85,093 miles
  • 2009 – 77,822 miles
  • 2008 – 67,821 miles
  • 2007 – 55,715 miles
  • 2005 – 41,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,827 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.

  • Exhaust mounting defective centre section mounting bracket

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front fog lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,827 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,827 miles
    Test number
    755000718414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,745 miles
    Test number
    241302482480
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

  3. Fail134,743 miles (+4,503)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,743 miles
    Test number
    561217856122
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

  4. Pass130,240 miles (+5,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,240 miles
    Test number
    904251356595
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE HAS EXCESS RESERVE TRAVEL
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass124,355 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,355 miles
    Test number
    980458196578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,680 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    118,680 miles
    Test number
    588705099276
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre section mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail118,679 miles (+2,601)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,679 miles
    Test number
    607191964427
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre section mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass116,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    116,078 miles
    Test number
    139286885040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,078 miles (+5,045)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,078 miles
    Test number
    403072678656
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass111,033 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,033 miles
    Test number
    452017332386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,022 miles (+4,582)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,022 miles
    Test number
    971107025512
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  12. Pass106,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,440 miles
    Test number
    525439966841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,440 miles (+233)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,440 miles
    Test number
    657562565904
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail106,207 miles (+2,044)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,207 miles
    Test number
    240636798522
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass104,163 miles (+6,395)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,163 miles
    Test number
    100728813718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,768 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,768 miles
    Test number
    921062376484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,662 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,662 miles
    Test number
    428947964203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,251 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,251 miles
    Test number
    846768563209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,243 miles (+1,840)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,243 miles
    Test number
    706040763214
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass90,403 miles (+2,391)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,403 miles
    Test number
    418304582241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,012 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,012 miles
    Test number
    196455981200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,996 miles (+496)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,996 miles
    Test number
    328927171246
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass87,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,500 miles
    Test number
    405055361113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,500 miles (+2,407)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,500 miles
    Test number
    848385261148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass85,093 miles (+7,271)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,093 miles
    Test number
    521184790155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,822 miles (+10,001)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,822 miles
    Test number
    314026429184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,821 miles (+12,106)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,821 miles
    Test number
    503379518131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteNearside sill cover damaged

  28. Pass55,715 miles (+14,274)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,715 miles
    Test number
    264917957020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass41,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    41,441 miles
    Test number
    653286815325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 PPS

Does L29 PPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L29 PPS expired on 7 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L29 PPS?
The MOT on L29 PPS expired on 7 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L29 PPS done?
L29 PPS was recorded at 137,827 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 5,144 miles a year.
Has L29 PPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 PPS has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L29 PPS 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 L29 PPS find?
L29 PPS passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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