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Volvo 800 Series

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,319 cc

P181 OLYMOT history

P181 OLY is a green petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 1 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2024
Mileage
133,517 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P181 OLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P181 OLY was last recorded at 133,517 miles on 25 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,517 miles · 13 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,517 miles
  • 2022 – 133,517 miles
  • 2021 – 133,517 miles
  • 2020 – 133,517 miles
  • 2019 – 133,517 miles
  • 2018 – 133,517 miles
  • 2017 – 133,517 miles
  • 2016 – 131,037 miles
  • 2015 – 129,567 miles
  • 2014 – 123,223 miles
  • 2013 – 114,842 miles
  • 2012 – 106,644 miles
  • 2011 – 98,929 miles
  • 2010 – 88,631 miles
  • 2009 – 76,062 miles
  • 2008 – 67,673 miles
  • 2007 – 61,860 miles
  • 2006 – 56,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,517 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Crash bar mounting excessively corroded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    133,517 miles
    Test number
    161943051088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Crash bar mounting excessively corroded.

  2. Pass133,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,517 miles
    Test number
    974983601652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,517 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    133,517 miles
    Test number
    478078344683
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,517 miles1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,517 miles
    Test number
    897160694727
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    133,517 miles
    Test number
    172457609306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,517 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,517 miles
    Test number
    810539510402
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass133,517 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,517 miles
    Test number
    255375645732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass133,517 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    133,517 miles
    Test number
    733758527814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,037 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,037 miles
    Test number
    733580257518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,567 miles (+6,344)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    129,567 miles
    Test number
    548835805174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,223 miles (+8,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,223 miles
    Test number
    869651704101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass114,842 miles (+8,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    114,842 miles
    Test number
    846325583024
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass106,644 miles (+7,715)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    106,644 miles
    Test number
    889218082084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAuxiliary drive belt perished
    • NoteBoth rear tyres stepping out on inner edges
    • NoteOil seapage from turbo area

  14. Pass98,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    98,929 miles
    Test number
    106762501150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,929 miles (+10,298)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,929 miles
    Test number
    536962701126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass88,631 miles (+12,569)8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    88,631 miles
    Test number
    343923500113
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAuxiliary drive belt perished
    • NoteBoth front headlamp lens wiper blades split
    • NoteBrake fluid in reservoir slightly dirty
    • NotePlay in both front steering rack arms inner joints
    • NoteRear exhaust box mounting (1 of 2) broken off but exhaust still supported

  17. Pass76,062 miles (+8,389)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,062 miles
    Test number
    640562089073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,673 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,673 miles
    Test number
    962175338033
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass67,673 miles (+5,813)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,673 miles
    Test number
    963085338001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,860 miles (+4,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,860 miles
    Test number
    113345047408
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass56,877 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    56,877 miles
    Test number
    282038136083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight damage to front registration plate

Questions about P181 OLY

Does P181 OLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P181 OLY expired on 28 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P181 OLY?
The MOT on P181 OLY expired on 28 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P181 OLY done?
P181 OLY was recorded at 133,517 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2023, an average of 4,390 miles a year.
Has P181 OLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P181 OLY has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on P181 OLY 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 P181 OLY find?
P181 OLY passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear crash bar mounting excessively corroded..

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