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Volvo 800 Series

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 1,984 cc

M296 RNFMOT history

M296 RNF is a green petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 30 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 202,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
202,058 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M296 RNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
30 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M296 RNF was last recorded at 202,058 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,907 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
151 miles
Average per year
3,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,058 miles
  • 2025 – 198,752 miles
  • 2024 – 195,089 miles
  • 2023 – 188,215 miles
  • 2022 – 181,547 miles
  • 2021 – 176,437 miles
  • 2020 – 174,605 miles
  • 2019 – 172,050 miles
  • 2018 – 169,388 miles
  • 2017 – 167,033 miles
  • 2016 – 164,335 miles
  • 2015 – 162,184 miles
  • 2014 – 159,372 miles
  • 2013 – 157,337 miles
  • 2012 – 153,633 miles
  • 2011 – 151,200 miles
  • 2010 – 147,546 miles
  • 2008 – 144,551 miles
  • 2007 – 140,964 miles
  • 2006 – 136,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,058 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass202,058 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    202,058 miles
    Test number
    991900507314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail201,907 miles (+3,155)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,907 miles
    Test number
    655050076503
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass198,752 miles (+3,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    198,752 miles
    Test number
    644704128051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass195,089 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    195,089 miles
    Test number
    347415338765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail195,037 miles (+6,822)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,037 miles
    Test number
    807292607601
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass188,215 miles (+6,668)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    188,215 miles
    Test number
    675410041640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass181,547 miles (+5,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    181,547 miles
    Test number
    659307345527
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass176,437 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    176,437 miles
    Test number
    594861391622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass174,605 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    174,605 miles
    Test number
    108949402090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass172,050 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    172,050 miles
    Test number
    347785702388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass169,388 miles (+2,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    169,388 miles
    Test number
    778531294989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass167,033 miles (+2,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    167,033 miles
    Test number
    245097061095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass164,335 miles (+2,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    164,335 miles
    Test number
    108627169192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack arm has slight movement inner mount point

  14. Pass162,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    162,184 miles
    Test number
    196445575103
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail162,184 miles (+2,812)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,184 miles
    Test number
    689535975171
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass159,372 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    159,372 miles
    Test number
    768450654151
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  17. Fail159,361 miles (+2,024)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,361 miles
    Test number
    237429034174
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  18. Pass157,337 miles (+3,704)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    157,337 miles
    Test number
    587288053097
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOutter sill covers fitted

  19. Pass153,633 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    153,633 miles
    Test number
    807602732159
    • NoteOutter sill covers fitted

  20. Fail153,616 miles (+2,416)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,616 miles
    Test number
    707360332191
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOutter sill covers fitted

  21. Pass151,200 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    151,200 miles
    Test number
    939340531119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail151,188 miles (+3,642)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,188 miles
    Test number
    836280921151
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass147,546 miles (+2,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    147,546 miles
    Test number
    291763600185
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail144,551 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,551 miles
    Test number
    284182298127
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass144,551 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    144,551 miles
    Test number
    730042298140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass140,964 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    140,964 miles
    Test number
    553436187114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass136,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    136,551 miles
    Test number
    101389596123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail136,551 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,551 miles
    Test number
    263448296136
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about M296 RNF

Does M296 RNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M296 RNF is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on M296 RNF?
The MOT on M296 RNF is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M296 RNF done?
M296 RNF was recorded at 202,058 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 3,245 miles a year.
Has M296 RNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M296 RNF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on M296 RNF 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 RNF find?
M296 RNF passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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