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Volvo 800 Series

Turquoise · Petrol · 1996 · 2,319 cc

P501 SOOMOT history

P501 SOO is a turquoise petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 12 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 24 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 170,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Dec 2026
Mileage
170,905 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P501 SOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
12 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P501 SOO was last recorded at 170,905 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,905 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,905 miles
  • 2024 – 170,905 miles
  • 2023 – 170,905 miles
  • 2022 – 170,905 miles
  • 2021 – 170,905 miles
  • 2020 – 170,905 miles
  • 2019 – 170,905 miles
  • 2018 – 170,905 miles
  • 2017 – 170,905 miles
  • 2016 – 170,905 miles
  • 2015 – 170,905 miles
  • 2014 – 170,905 miles
  • 2013 – 165,931 miles
  • 2012 – 145,232 miles
  • 2011 – 133,208 miles
  • 2010 – 118,958 miles
  • 2009 – 107,308 miles
  • 2008 – 100,735 miles
  • 2007 – 91,071 miles
  • 2006 – 79,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,905 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipe clamp corroded
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,905 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    971196890594
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipe clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass170,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    856020519680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail170,905 miles2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    938319753541
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass170,905 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    531580192936
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail170,905 miles6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    735767035571
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass170,905 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    678755927259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass170,905 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    334134444620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail170,905 miles1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    457760734702
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass170,905 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    643765505236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail170,905 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    258193177870
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass170,905 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    313336487695
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe missing
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail170,905 miles1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    342955881320
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe missing

  13. Pass170,905 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    249573576835
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass170,905 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    257832028593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass170,905 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    874729265831
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass170,905 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    155060865185
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on outer shoulders
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  17. Pass170,905 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    965443564116
    • NoteDAMPNESS OF OIL O/S STEERING RACK
    • NoteSMALL CHIP IN N/S WINDSCREEN

  18. Fail170,905 miles (+4,974)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    917073064180
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteDAMPNESS OF OIL O/S STEERING RACK
    • NoteSMALL CHIP IN N/S WINDSCREEN

  19. Pass165,931 miles (+20,699)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    165,931 miles
    Test number
    376687053151
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront wipers smear

  20. Pass145,232 miles (+12,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    145,232 miles
    Test number
    778371672174
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass133,208 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    133,208 miles
    Test number
    286722071456
    • NoteDAMPNESS OF OIL ON STEERING RACK
    • NotePLAY IN O/S STEERING TRACK ROD END JOINT
    • NoteSURFACE CORROSION REAR BRAKE DISCS

  22. Fail133,208 miles (+14,250)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,208 miles
    Test number
    878312771125
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteDAMPNESS OF OIL ON STEERING RACK
    • NotePLAY IN O/S STEERING TRACK ROD END JOINT
    • NoteSURFACE CORROSION REAR BRAKE DISCS

  23. Pass118,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    118,958 miles
    Test number
    934259360100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail118,958 miles (+11,650)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,958 miles
    Test number
    670885760199
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  25. Pass107,308 miles (+6,573)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    107,308 miles
    Test number
    233866979151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass100,735 miles (+9,664)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    100,735 miles
    Test number
    993488768150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass91,071 miles (+11,506)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    91,071 miles
    Test number
    104145767122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail79,565 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,565 miles
    Test number
    162794856172
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake fluid is black-advise a change, front brake discs are corroding and are very worn-advise they are measured.

  29. Pass79,565 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    79,565 miles
    Test number
    222834756153
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake fluid is black-advise a change, front brake discs are corroding and are very worn-advise they are measured.

Questions about P501 SOO

Does P501 SOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P501 SOO is valid until 24 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P501 SOO?
The MOT on P501 SOO is valid until 24 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P501 SOO done?
P501 SOO was recorded at 170,905 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,684 miles a year.
Has P501 SOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P501 SOO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on P501 SOO 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 P501 SOO find?
P501 SOO passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four, and 2 more.

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