Volvo 800 Series
Green · Petrol · 1995 · 2,319 cc
N353 VCFMOT history
N353 VCF is a green petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 29 Sept 1995. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 165,786 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 165,786 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,662 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N353 VCF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- 800 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,319 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 29 Sept 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N353 VCF was last recorded at 165,786 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 2,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 162,995 miles · 21 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,791 miles
- Average per year
- 3,662 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,786 miles
- 2025 – 162,995 miles
- 2024 – 158,196 miles
- 2023 – 152,317 miles
- 2022 – 146,077 miles
- 2021 – 140,375 miles
- 2020 – 137,805 miles
- 2019 – 134,405 miles
- 2018 – 130,966 miles
- 2017 – 125,514 miles
- 2016 – 122,000 miles
- 2015 – 116,852 miles
- 2014 – 112,048 miles
- 2013 – 109,414 miles
- 2012 – 107,834 miles
- 2011 – 106,177 miles
- 2010 – 105,683 miles
- 2009 – 104,424 miles
- 2008 – 103,028 miles
- 2007 – 98,522 miles
- 2006 – 92,507 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,786 miles
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,786 miles (+2,791)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 165,786 miles
- Test number
- 428732726065
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass162,995 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 162,995 miles
- Test number
- 162243810601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,988 miles (+4,792)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,988 miles
- Test number
- 779793725992
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass158,196 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 158,196 miles
- Test number
- 797886539307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,179 miles (+5,862)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,179 miles
- Test number
- 770579450141
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Pass152,317 miles (+6,240)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 152,317 miles
- Test number
- 339074888048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,077 miles (+5,702)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 146,077 miles
- Test number
- 895161246013
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass140,375 miles (+2,570)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 140,375 miles
- Test number
- 329645790539
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass137,805 miles (+3,400)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 137,805 miles
- Test number
- 882882976134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,405 miles (+3,439)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 134,405 miles
- Test number
- 802474357053
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bump stops perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,966 miles (+5,452)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 130,966 miles
- Test number
- 762489870108
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,514 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 125,514 miles
- Test number
- 351075229954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,468 miles (+3,468)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,468 miles
- Test number
- 310757395387
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryO/s/r brake slight bind
Pass122,000 miles (+5,148)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 122,000 miles
- Test number
- 241458904863
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass116,852 miles (+4,804)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 116,852 miles
- Test number
- 637357920745
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass112,048 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 112,048 miles
- Test number
- 299743934217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail112,046 miles (+2,632)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,046 miles
- Test number
- 458323634297
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass109,414 miles (+1,580)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 109,414 miles
- Test number
- 768462143209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,834 miles (+1,657)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 107,834 miles
- Test number
- 628095442262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,177 miles (+494)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 106,177 miles
- Test number
- 256525541216
- NoteO/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor slight leak
Pass105,683 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 105,683 miles
- Test number
- 334200750400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,683 miles (+1,259)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,683 miles
- Test number
- 934900150205
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass104,424 miles (+1,396)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 104,424 miles
- Test number
- 612667829225
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteDent in o/s/r inner will rim
- NoteO/s wiper split on end
- NoteOil leak (pos gear box)
Pass103,028 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 103,028 miles
- Test number
- 192045728255
- NoteADVISE SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN N/S HEADLAMP REFLECTOR
Fail103,028 miles (+4,506)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,028 miles
- Test number
- 841472328225
- FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass98,522 miles (+6,015)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 98,522 miles
- Test number
- 240757007253
- NoteDash light on
- NoteExhaust corrosion
- NoteOil over engine
Pass92,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 92,507 miles
- Test number
- 794254436297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about N353 VCF
- Does N353 VCF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N353 VCF is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N353 VCF?
- The MOT on N353 VCF is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N353 VCF done?
- N353 VCF was recorded at 165,786 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,662 miles a year.
- Has N353 VCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N353 VCF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on N353 VCF 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 N353 VCF find?
- N353 VCF passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.
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