Volvo 800 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,984 cc
L48 KVOMOT history
L48 KVO is a silver petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,871 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 92,871 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,526 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L48 KVO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- 800 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 1 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L48 KVO was last recorded at 92,871 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 1,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 90,891 miles · 12 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,980 miles
- Average per year
- 2,526 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 92,871 miles
- 2024 – 90,891 miles
- 2023 – 87,814 miles
- 2022 – 84,883 miles
- 2020 – 84,833 miles
- 2019 – 84,764 miles
- 2018 – 75,501 miles
- 2017 – 64,560 miles
- 2016 – 61,737 miles
- 2015 – 61,223 miles
- 2014 – 60,437 miles
- 2013 – 59,802 miles
- 2012 – 59,241 miles
- 2011 – 58,482 miles
- 2010 – 57,605 miles
- 2009 – 56,652 miles
- 2008 – 52,088 miles
- 2007 – 48,320 miles
- 2006 – 45,919 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,871 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
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.
Coolant leak radiator
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Parking brake efficiency only just passed 17%
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,871 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 92,871 miles
- Test number
- 613504823006
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Fail92,871 miles (+1,980)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,871 miles
- Test number
- 721586698086
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Pass90,891 miles (+379)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 90,891 miles
- Test number
- 281505966628
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail90,512 miles (+2,698)3 major1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,512 miles
- Test number
- 472643237594
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Pass87,814 miles (+2,931)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 87,814 miles
- Test number
- 657197902583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 84,883 miles
- Test number
- 653823894543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,883 miles (+50)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,883 miles
- Test number
- 581356400567
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass84,833 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 84,833 miles
- Test number
- 707991338261
- AdvisoryNear side front anti roll bar link rod slight play
Fail84,803 miles (+39)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,803 miles
- Test number
- 909022890939
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,764 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 84,764 miles
- Test number
- 507546278471
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail84,764 miles (+9,263)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,764 miles
- Test number
- 575397601676
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,501 miles (+169)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 75,501 miles
- Test number
- 348761721520
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just passed 17%
- AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fail75,332 miles (+10,772)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,332 miles
- Test number
- 103136336743
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just passed 17%
- AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass64,560 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 64,560 miles
- Test number
- 974736566775
- AdvisoryOffside Front lens missing
- AdvisoryFuel cap rubber slightly perished
Fail64,560 miles (+2,823)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,560 miles
- Test number
- 518682616588
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front lens missing
- AdvisoryFuel cap rubber slightly perished
Pass61,737 miles (+514)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 61,737 miles
- Test number
- 209334079865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,223 miles (+786)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 61,223 miles
- Test number
- 328385215434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,437 miles (+635)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 60,437 miles
- Test number
- 386057514416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,802 miles (+561)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 59,802 miles
- Test number
- 939226493186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,241 miles (+759)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 59,241 miles
- Test number
- 528168592190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,482 miles (+877)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 58,482 miles
- Test number
- 179592221219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,605 miles (+953)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 57,605 miles
- Test number
- 460320430233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,652 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 56,652 miles
- Test number
- 854673129249
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail56,651 miles (+4,563)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,651 miles
- Test number
- 733553229278
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass52,088 miles (+3,768)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 52,088 miles
- Test number
- 212229318204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,320 miles (+2,401)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 48,320 miles
- Test number
- 414484217241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,919 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 45,919 miles
- Test number
- 181510226213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L48 KVO
- Does L48 KVO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L48 KVO expired on 14 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L48 KVO?
- The MOT on L48 KVO expired on 14 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L48 KVO done?
- L48 KVO was recorded at 92,871 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 2,526 miles a year.
- Has L48 KVO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L48 KVO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L48 KVO 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 L48 KVO find?
- L48 KVO passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; seat belt buckle slightly damaged.
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