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Volvo 800 Series

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 2,319 cc

L3 OBFMOT history

L3 OBF is a green petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 4 Feb 1995. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2026
Mileage
871 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 OBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
4 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 OBF was last recorded at 871 miles on 25 Jan 2025, 371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2016: 168,144 miles, lower than 168,411 miles on 17 May 2014.
  • 26 Nov 2021: 52 miles, lower than 168,411 miles on 12 Dec 2020.

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
500 miles · 31 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 871 miles
  • 2024 – 500 miles
  • 2023 – 298 miles
  • 2021 – 52 miles
  • 2020 – 168,411 miles
  • 2018 – 168,411 miles
  • 2017 – 168,411 miles
  • 2016 – 168,144 miles
  • 2014 – 168,411 miles
  • 2013 – 166,948 miles
  • 2012 – 164,973 miles
  • 2011 – 159,465 miles
  • 2010 – 151,249 miles
  • 2009 – 149,025 miles
  • 2008 – 145,311 miles
  • 2007 – 137,324 miles
  • 2006 – 131,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass871 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass871 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    871 miles
    Test number
    968121542022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass500 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    500 miles
    Test number
    354957258381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass298 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    298 miles
    Test number
    942877247354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52 miles (-168,359)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52 miles
    Test number
    437930163053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    168,411 miles
    Test number
    754528732629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass168,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    168,411 miles
    Test number
    536651230377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass168,411 miles (+267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    168,411 miles
    Test number
    162000336476
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass168,144 miles (-267)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    168,144 miles
    Test number
    979871061732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass168,411 miles (+1,463)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    168,411 miles
    Test number
    775197734134
    • NoteSlight play o/s inner rack arm
    • NoteX2 rear tyres wearing inner edge slightly

  10. Pass166,948 miles (+1,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    166,948 miles
    Test number
    115209903198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass164,973 miles (+5,508)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    164,973 miles
    Test number
    988124422082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass159,465 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    159,465 miles
    Test number
    299225351099
    • NoteOil leak engine area
    • NoteSmall hole nearside front inner driveshaft boot
    • NoteSome play steering rack

  13. Fail159,465 miles (+8,216)9 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,465 miles
    Test number
    169383751081
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak engine area
    • NoteSmall hole nearside front inner driveshaft boot
    • NoteSome play steering rack

  14. Pass151,249 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    151,249 miles
    Test number
    951129020065
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail151,249 miles (+2,224)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,249 miles
    Test number
    593776120046
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass149,025 miles (+3,714)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    149,025 miles
    Test number
    822104549069
    • NoteHead lights poor image ;n/s rear tyre perishing ;n/s front inner c.v boot leaking

  17. Pass145,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    145,311 miles
    Test number
    231416938056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail145,311 miles (+7,987)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,311 miles
    Test number
    884106738074
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass137,324 miles (+5,578)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    137,324 miles
    Test number
    120160657028
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteTemporary rear exhaust mounting

  20. Pass131,746 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    131,746 miles
    Test number
    632988946070
    • NoteBrake fluid low ;front flexis perishing

Questions about L3 OBF

Does L3 OBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 OBF expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 OBF?
The MOT on L3 OBF expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 OBF done?
L3 OBF was recorded at 871 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2025.
Has L3 OBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 OBF has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2011.
Has the mileage on L3 OBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 25 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 OBF find?
L3 OBF passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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