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Volvo 800 Series

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 2,319 cc

P535 APMMOT history

P535 APM is a red petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 6 Sept 1996. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 193,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2025
Mileage
193,240 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P535 APM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
6 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P535 APM was last recorded at 193,240 miles on 7 Mar 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,236 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 193,240 miles
  • 2023 – 188,269 miles
  • 2022 – 182,871 miles
  • 2021 – 175,126 miles
  • 2020 – 171,681 miles
  • 2019 – 165,569 miles
  • 2018 – 160,246 miles
  • 2017 – 157,411 miles
  • 2016 – 152,944 miles
  • 2015 – 152,338 miles
  • 2014 – 150,327 miles
  • 2013 – 149,055 miles
  • 2012 – 148,154 miles
  • 2011 – 141,904 miles
  • 2010 – 136,611 miles
  • 2009 – 131,288 miles
  • 2008 – 121,975 miles
  • 2007 – 111,963 miles
  • 2006 – 105,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,240 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,240 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    193,240 miles
    Test number
    341801101634
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail193,236 miles (+4,967)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,236 miles
    Test number
    457289458235
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass188,269 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    188,269 miles
    Test number
    606476133226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail188,267 miles (+5,396)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,267 miles
    Test number
    552856778690
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass182,871 miles (+7,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    182,871 miles
    Test number
    266326517233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass175,126 miles (+3,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    175,126 miles
    Test number
    532133553730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edge perished and splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edge perished and splitting

  7. Pass171,681 miles (+6,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    171,681 miles
    Test number
    210162122728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass165,569 miles (+5,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    165,569 miles
    Test number
    535500104944
    • AdvisorySlight smoke on idle

  9. Pass160,246 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    160,246 miles
    Test number
    908876487308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,411 miles (+4,467)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    157,411 miles
    Test number
    119366341840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass152,944 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    152,944 miles
    Test number
    409264179088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,338 miles (+2,011)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    152,338 miles
    Test number
    448127135038
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass150,327 miles (+1,272)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    150,327 miles
    Test number
    719311244077
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass149,055 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    149,055 miles
    Test number
    155459043075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass148,154 miles (+6,250)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    148,154 miles
    Test number
    985735942109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass141,904 miles (+5,293)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    141,904 miles
    Test number
    188573931140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass136,611 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    136,611 miles
    Test number
    243105040100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass131,288 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    131,288 miles
    Test number
    633776449106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail131,288 miles (+9,313)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,288 miles
    Test number
    664191849158
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass121,975 miles (+10,012)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    121,975 miles
    Test number
    310298248133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,963 miles (+6,618)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    111,963 miles
    Test number
    563026067032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    105,345 miles
    Test number
    101870766053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail105,345 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,345 miles
    Test number
    660569256036
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about P535 APM

Does P535 APM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P535 APM expired on 6 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P535 APM?
The MOT on P535 APM expired on 6 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P535 APM done?
P535 APM was recorded at 193,240 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2024, an average of 4,877 miles a year.
Has P535 APM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P535 APM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on P535 APM 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 P535 APM find?
P535 APM passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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