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Volvo S80

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,922 cc

L6 SFFMOT history

L6 SFF is a black petrol Volvo S80 first used on 14 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 92,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,853 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 SFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S80
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,922 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 SFF was last recorded at 92,853 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,853 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,853 miles
  • 2025 – 92,080 miles
  • 2024 – 91,633 miles
  • 2023 – 90,094 miles
  • 2022 – 87,649 miles
  • 2021 – 86,555 miles
  • 2020 – 85,693 miles
  • 2019 – 85,106 miles
  • 2018 – 83,759 miles
  • 2017 – 82,125 miles
  • 2016 – 80,449 miles
  • 2015 – 77,116 miles
  • 2014 – 73,485 miles
  • 2013 – 69,089 miles
  • 2012 – 65,323 miles
  • 2010 – 62,890 miles
  • 2009 – 53,974 miles
  • 2008 – 43,830 miles
  • 2007 – 35,135 miles
  • 2006 – 28,332 miles
  • 2005 – 22,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,853 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,853 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,853 miles
    Test number
    329186652336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail92,853 miles (+773)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,853 miles
    Test number
    640807100901
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass92,080 miles (+447)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    92,080 miles
    Test number
    972649353497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass91,633 miles (+1,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,633 miles
    Test number
    155161513587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass90,094 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,094 miles
    Test number
    752217137395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,649 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,649 miles
    Test number
    220274360413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,555 miles
    Test number
    771867932408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Fail86,555 miles (+862)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,555 miles
    Test number
    315710126509
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass85,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,693 miles
    Test number
    349702755352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,693 miles (+587)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,693 miles
    Test number
    967747544548
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES bold on outer edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass85,106 miles (+1,347)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    85,106 miles
    Test number
    700326378983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass83,759 miles (+1,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,759 miles
    Test number
    234786234887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass82,125 miles (+1,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,125 miles
    Test number
    418397537261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass80,449 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,449 miles
    Test number
    399530752124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,116 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,116 miles
    Test number
    535048045093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  16. Fail77,116 miles (+3,631)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,116 miles
    Test number
    356177545041
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  17. Pass73,485 miles (+4,396)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,485 miles
    Test number
    246665054048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,089 miles (+3,766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,089 miles
    Test number
    377444943069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass65,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,323 miles
    Test number
    458943472071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,323 miles (+2,433)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,323 miles
    Test number
    565083672026
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  21. Pass62,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,890 miles
    Test number
    184965330357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,890 miles (+1,217)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,890 miles
    Test number
    762105430341
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testPower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
  23. Pass61,673 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,673 miles
    Test number
    911485430205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,664 miles (+7,690)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,664 miles
    Test number
    533051430220
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on inner edge
  25. Pass53,974 miles (+10,144)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,974 miles
    Test number
    751890159203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside headlamp cracked, not effecting headlamp aim
  26. Pass43,830 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,830 miles
    Test number
    233557648225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
  27. Fail43,830 miles (+8,695)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,830 miles
    Test number
    610217248265
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
  28. Pass35,135 miles (+6,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,135 miles
    Test number
    963851047296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  29. Pass28,332 miles (+5,892)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,332 miles
    Test number
    371508746443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass22,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    22,440 miles
    Test number
    264771155253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 SFF

Does L6 SFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 SFF is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 SFF?
The MOT on L6 SFF is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 SFF done?
L6 SFF was recorded at 92,853 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 3,367 miles a year.
Has L6 SFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 SFF has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 SFF 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 L6 SFF find?
L6 SFF passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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