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Volvo 800 Series

White · Petrol · 1994 · 2,319 cc

L78 YRPMOT history

L78 YRP is a white petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 24 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
112,587 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 YRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
24 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 YRP was last recorded at 112,587 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2010: 4,418 miles, lower than 95,154 miles on 2 Sept 2009.
  • 25 Nov 2011: 71,773 miles, lower than 105,518 miles on 8 Nov 2011.

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
111,665 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
922 miles
Average per year
1,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,587 miles
  • 2025 – 111,665 miles
  • 2024 – 110,834 miles
  • 2018 – 110,271 miles
  • 2013 – 109,282 miles
  • 2012 – 108,865 miles
  • 2011 – 71,773 miles
  • 2010 – 4,418 miles
  • 2009 – 95,154 miles
  • 2008 – 92,828 miles
  • 2007 – 90,265 miles
  • 2006 – 89,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,587 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.

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,587 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    112,587 miles
    Test number
    961198557908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,665 miles (+831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,665 miles
    Test number
    897118717881
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass110,834 miles (+563)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    110,834 miles
    Test number
    409267808839
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp aim dim & slightly blurred
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Pass110,271 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,271 miles
    Test number
    569887642054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,282 miles (+2)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,282 miles
    Test number
    575678603337
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteStandard fitment seat belt missing
    • NoteShortened springs fitted, return correctly when vehicle returned to running height
    • NoteSports modified vehicle, srs light illuminated

  6. Fail109,280 miles (+415)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,280 miles
    Test number
    348235503382
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteStandard fitment seat belt missing
    • NoteShortened springs fitted, return correctly when vehicle returned to running height
    • NoteSports modified vehicle, srs light illuminated

  7. Pass108,865 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    108,865 miles
    Test number
    668397312355
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Fail108,859 miles (+37,086)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,859 miles
    Test number
    518204112394
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass71,773 miles (-33,745)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,773 miles
    Test number
    737329321384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,518 miles (+101,100)2 dangerous12 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,518 miles
    Test number
    858122511362
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside & nearside rear bolted cross member corroded & crumbling & loose
    • NoteOffside indicater repeater fading

  11. Pass4,418 miles (-90,736)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    4,418 miles
    Test number
    952289400306
    • NoteFlxi pipe perished

  12. Pass95,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    95,154 miles
    Test number
    671215149208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,154 miles (+58)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,154 miles
    Test number
    951044239214
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  14. Fail95,096 miles (+2,268)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,096 miles
    Test number
    150728699113
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)

  15. Pass92,828 miles (+2,563)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,828 miles
    Test number
    714156698111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,265 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    90,265 miles
    Test number
    611450697131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    89,093 miles
    Test number
    192807586101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L78 YRP

Does L78 YRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L78 YRP is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L78 YRP?
The MOT on L78 YRP is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L78 YRP done?
L78 YRP was recorded at 112,587 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 1,168 miles a year.
Has L78 YRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 YRP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2013.
Has the mileage on L78 YRP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L78 YRP find?
L78 YRP passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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