Volvo 800 Series
Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,984 cc
L87 DATMOT history
L87 DAT is a green petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,279 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 122,279 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,123 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L87 DAT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- 800 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L87 DAT was last recorded at 122,279 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 122,279 miles · 25 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,123 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,279 miles
- 2024 – 122,279 miles
- 2022 – 122,279 miles
- 2021 – 121,156 miles
- 2020 – 120,168 miles
- 2019 – 117,589 miles
- 2018 – 115,702 miles
- 2017 – 114,254 miles
- 2016 – 113,309 miles
- 2015 – 111,343 miles
- 2014 – 109,605 miles
- 2013 – 107,578 miles
- 2012 – 105,427 miles
- 2011 – 103,990 miles
- 2010 – 96,964 miles
- 2009 – 91,380 miles
- 2008 – 86,847 miles
- 2007 – 82,933 miles
- 2006 – 78,247 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,279 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,279 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 122,279 miles
- Test number
- 248099077918
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail122,279 miles7 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,279 miles
- Test number
- 874078823436
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
FailMileage not read4 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 296712883752
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear, Also Cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,279 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 122,279 miles
- Test number
- 283726772354
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,279 miles2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,279 miles
- Test number
- 396709898971
- MajorNearside 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 755044729744
- AdvisoryFront Registration Plate Cracked But Not Likely To Be Misread
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Constant Velocity Boot Deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Trailer Plug Mounting Bracket Damaged
Pass122,279 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 122,279 miles
- Test number
- 397052653569
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,279 miles (+1,123)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,279 miles
- Test number
- 645627077941
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre split in tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear disc corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,156 miles (+988)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 121,156 miles
- Test number
- 526652371265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,168 miles (+2,579)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 120,168 miles
- Test number
- 921025696929
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,589 miles (+1,887)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 117,589 miles
- Test number
- 807338460399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,702 miles (+1,448)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 115,702 miles
- Test number
- 540030658429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,254 miles (+945)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 114,254 miles
- Test number
- 494465062198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,309 miles (+1,966)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 113,309 miles
- Test number
- 250764600653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,343 miles (+1,738)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 111,343 miles
- Test number
- 705463435018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,605 miles (+2,027)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 109,605 miles
- Test number
- 789277634038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,578 miles (+2,151)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 107,578 miles
- Test number
- 828254723056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,427 miles (+1,437)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 105,427 miles
- Test number
- 589037822053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,990 miles (+7,026)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 103,990 miles
- Test number
- 528955621027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,964 miles (+5,584)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 96,964 miles
- Test number
- 271956100065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,380 miles (+4,533)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 91,380 miles
- Test number
- 512409309052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,847 miles (+3,914)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 86,847 miles
- Test number
- 170689208458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,933 miles (+4,686)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 82,933 miles
- Test number
- 104015017423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,247 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 78,247 miles
- Test number
- 364984326036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L87 DAT
- Does L87 DAT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L87 DAT is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L87 DAT?
- The MOT on L87 DAT is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L87 DAT done?
- L87 DAT was recorded at 122,279 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 2,123 miles a year.
- Has L87 DAT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L87 DAT has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L87 DAT 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 L87 DAT find?
- L87 DAT passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.
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