Volvo 800 Series
Grey · Petrol · 1995 · 1,984 cc
N388 EBWMOT history
N388 EBW is a grey petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 11 Sept 1995. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,798 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 145,798 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,665 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N388 EBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- 800 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 11 Sept 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
N388 EBW was last recorded at 145,798 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 145,798 miles · 12 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,665 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 145,798 miles
- 2021 – 145,798 miles
- 2020 – 145,798 miles
- 2019 – 145,798 miles
- 2018 – 142,703 miles
- 2017 – 133,710 miles
- 2016 – 123,277 miles
- 2015 – 107,569 miles
- 2014 – 94,917 miles
- 2013 – 83,461 miles
- 2012 – 69,436 miles
- 2011 – 58,154 miles
- 2010 – 42,047 miles
- 2009 – 41,886 miles
- 2008 – 41,347 miles
- 2007 – 40,673 miles
- 2006 – 38,854 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,798 miles
- AdvisorySlight misting of oil o/s n/s rear shockers
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Top engine stabiliser worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,798 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 145,798 miles
- Test number
- 949952977892
- AdvisorySlight misting of oil o/s n/s rear shockers
Pass145,798 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 145,798 miles
- Test number
- 884776343686
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTop engine stabiliser worn
Fail145,798 miles1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,798 miles
- Test number
- 566353470690
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both slow (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTop engine stabiliser worn
Pass145,798 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 145,798 miles
- Test number
- 761745931289
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brakes warped and out of balance
Fail145,798 miles1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,798 miles
- Test number
- 631957086975
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brakes warped and out of balance
Pass145,798 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 145,798 miles
- Test number
- 687004899799
- AdvisorySlight hand brake travel
Fail145,798 miles (+3,095)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,798 miles
- Test number
- 768025027113
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight hand brake travel
Pass142,703 miles (+8,993)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 142,703 miles
- Test number
- 174177854116
- AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe slight corroded
- AdvisoryHand brake slight travel
- AdvisoryO/s front tyre approaching limit
Pass133,710 miles (+800)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 133,710 miles
- Test number
- 663416965411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,910 miles (+9,633)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,910 miles
- Test number
- 642078615025
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass123,277 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 123,277 miles
- Test number
- 317803608211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,173 miles (+15,604)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,173 miles
- Test number
- 673843260498
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass107,569 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 107,569 miles
- Test number
- 397714259760
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail107,569 miles (+12,652)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,569 miles
- Test number
- 953220888951
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass94,917 miles (+11,456)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 94,917 miles
- Test number
- 438938654213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteVery slight play offside bottom ball joint
Pass83,461 miles (+14,025)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 83,461 miles
- Test number
- 208742063284
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOffside blade split on end
Pass69,436 miles (+11,282)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 69,436 miles
- Test number
- 727332562203
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,154 miles (+16,107)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 58,154 miles
- Test number
- 857533171208
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass42,047 miles (+161)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 42,047 miles
- Test number
- 573419850291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,886 miles (+539)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 41,886 miles
- Test number
- 141348979237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,347 miles (+674)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 41,347 miles
- Test number
- 713769328242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,673 miles (+1,819)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 40,673 miles
- Test number
- 870929227293
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront tyres worn on edge
Pass38,854 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 38,854 miles
- Test number
- 334142056491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about N388 EBW
- Does N388 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on N388 EBW expired on 15 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on N388 EBW?
- The MOT on N388 EBW expired on 15 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has N388 EBW done?
- N388 EBW was recorded at 145,798 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 6,665 miles a year.
- Has N388 EBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N388 EBW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on N388 EBW 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 N388 EBW find?
- N388 EBW passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: slight misting of oil o/s n/s rear shockers.
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