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Volvo 800 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1995 · 2,435 cc

M542 KBOMOT history

M542 KBO is a grey petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 10 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
133,383 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M542 KBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
10 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M542 KBO was last recorded at 133,383 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 5,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,204 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,179 miles
Average per year
3,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,383 miles
  • 2025 – 128,204 miles
  • 2024 – 123,868 miles
  • 2023 – 118,527 miles
  • 2022 – 113,472 miles
  • 2021 – 108,486 miles
  • 2020 – 101,765 miles
  • 2019 – 94,755 miles
  • 2018 – 94,328 miles
  • 2017 – 93,726 miles
  • 2016 – 93,056 miles
  • 2015 – 92,313 miles
  • 2014 – 91,778 miles
  • 2013 – 90,688 miles
  • 2012 – 89,187 miles
  • 2011 – 87,064 miles
  • 2010 – 84,077 miles
  • 2009 – 80,646 miles
  • 2008 – 75,776 miles
  • 2007 – 70,753 miles
  • 2006 – 65,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,383 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,383 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    133,383 miles
    Test number
    694328062248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,383 miles (+5,179)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,383 miles
    Test number
    900393980429
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,204 miles (+57)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,204 miles
    Test number
    917111749723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail128,147 miles (+4,279)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,147 miles
    Test number
    592518362678
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,868 miles (+5,341)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,868 miles
    Test number
    282502051463
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • 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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass118,527 miles (+5,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,527 miles
    Test number
    481914405411
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,472 miles (+4,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,472 miles
    Test number
    652686247927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,486 miles (+6,721)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    108,486 miles
    Test number
    946775674010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,765 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,765 miles
    Test number
    926363175127
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Fail101,765 miles (+7,010)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,765 miles
    Test number
    304652104290
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass94,755 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,755 miles
    Test number
    664144223761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,328 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,328 miles
    Test number
    244994058496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,726 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,726 miles
    Test number
    368506120843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,056 miles (+743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,056 miles
    Test number
    774887848768
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass92,313 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,313 miles
    Test number
    478354665031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,778 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,778 miles
    Test number
    976022664057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,688 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,688 miles
    Test number
    495734363004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,187 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,187 miles
    Test number
    337885052054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,064 miles (+2,987)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,064 miles
    Test number
    295638061059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,077 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,077 miles
    Test number
    773551260051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,646 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,646 miles
    Test number
    994558859002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,776 miles (+5,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,776 miles
    Test number
    781510358006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass70,753 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,753 miles
    Test number
    243056767062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    65,639 miles
    Test number
    960948266060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M542 KBO

Does M542 KBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M542 KBO is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on M542 KBO?
The MOT on M542 KBO is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M542 KBO done?
M542 KBO was recorded at 133,383 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,315 miles a year.
Has M542 KBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M542 KBO has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on M542 KBO 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 M542 KBO find?
M542 KBO passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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