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Green · Petrol · 1995 · 2,435 cc

M296 ASMMOT history

M296 ASM is a green petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 3 Feb 1995. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 167,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
167,072 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M296 ASM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
3 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M296 ASM was last recorded at 167,072 miles on 20 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,066 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,072 miles
  • 2025 – 166,279 miles
  • 2024 – 165,400 miles
  • 2023 – 164,708 miles
  • 2022 – 164,104 miles
  • 2021 – 163,607 miles
  • 2020 – 163,007 miles
  • 2019 – 162,641 miles
  • 2018 – 162,195 miles
  • 2017 – 161,373 miles
  • 2016 – 161,234 miles
  • 2015 – 160,439 miles
  • 2014 – 158,855 miles
  • 2013 – 157,503 miles
  • 2012 – 154,636 miles
  • 2011 – 153,656 miles
  • 2010 – 151,092 miles
  • 2009 – 147,986 miles
  • 2008 – 144,120 miles
  • 2007 – 139,244 miles
  • 2006 – 128,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,072 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

33 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,072 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    167,072 miles
    Test number
    345934986975
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail167,066 miles (+787)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,066 miles
    Test number
    582864179880
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass166,279 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    166,279 miles
    Test number
    139151111171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass165,400 miles (+20)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    165,400 miles
    Test number
    878247324485
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail165,380 miles (+672)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,380 miles
    Test number
    589953468777
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass164,708 miles (+604)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    164,708 miles
    Test number
    454222677605
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sheathing (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after parking brake application (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass164,104 miles (+497)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    164,104 miles
    Test number
    892483510963
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded through, but exhaust still secure
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after parking brake application (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass163,607 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    163,607 miles
    Test number
    246328664076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail163,603 miles (+596)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,603 miles
    Test number
    102294938943
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass163,007 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    163,007 miles
    Test number
    921850344633
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring deteriorated (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

  11. Fail163,007 miles (+366)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,007 miles
    Test number
    225357305710
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring deteriorated (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

  12. Pass162,641 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,641 miles
    Test number
    834144806642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded & snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail162,631 miles (+436)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,631 miles
    Test number
    700597312998
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded & snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass162,195 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    162,195 miles
    Test number
    867822219872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail162,192 miles (+819)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,192 miles
    Test number
    875805741850
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s rear axle mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  16. Pass161,373 miles (+139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    161,373 miles
    Test number
    384267066543
    • AdvisoryN/s parking brake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just passed (18%)

  17. Pass161,234 miles (+795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    161,234 miles
    Test number
    362432156400
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass160,439 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    160,439 miles
    Test number
    608080365192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail160,432 miles (+1,577)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,432 miles
    Test number
    107149255103
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight twist in n/s front brake hose

  20. Pass158,855 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    158,855 miles
    Test number
    567760064164
    • NoteSlight twist in n/s front brake hose

  21. Fail158,855 miles (+1,352)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,855 miles
    Test number
    977870764135
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSlight twist in n/s front brake hose

  22. Pass157,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    157,503 miles
    Test number
    759655263152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail157,503 miles (+2,867)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,503 miles
    Test number
    746705163119
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass154,636 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    154,636 miles
    Test number
    836663842130
    • NoteFront brakes just passed increase and decrease evenly
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack tie arm

  25. Fail154,636 miles (+980)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,636 miles
    Test number
    217743842147
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass153,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    153,656 miles
    Test number
    677700261154
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  27. Fail153,656 miles (+2,564)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,656 miles
    Test number
    809250761138
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  28. Pass151,092 miles (+3,106)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    151,092 miles
    Test number
    484473150107
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront n/s wiper blade failing.

  29. Pass147,986 miles (+3,866)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    147,986 miles
    Test number
    211530669179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass144,120 miles (+4,876)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    144,120 miles
    Test number
    560333968186
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and pads wearing thin.

  31. Pass139,244 miles (+10,258)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    139,244 miles
    Test number
    241395257459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass128,986 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    128,986 miles
    Test number
    593196966112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail128,338 miles1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,338 miles
    Test number
    483823056182
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about M296 ASM

Does M296 ASM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M296 ASM is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M296 ASM?
The MOT on M296 ASM is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M296 ASM done?
M296 ASM was recorded at 167,072 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,940 miles a year.
Has M296 ASM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M296 ASM has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on M296 ASM 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 M296 ASM find?
M296 ASM passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam mounting bush; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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