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Volvo 800 Series

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 2,319 cc

P627 KJAMOT history

P627 KJA is a red petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 25 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 160,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
160,076 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P627 KJA
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
25 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P627 KJA was last recorded at 160,076 miles on 20 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Apr 2016: 160,076 miles, lower than 160,078 miles on 14 May 2015.
  • 20 Aug 2026: 160,076 miles, lower than 160,078 miles on 31 Jul 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,078 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Average per year
1,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,076 miles
  • 2025 – 160,078 miles
  • 2024 – 160,076 miles
  • 2023 – 160,076 miles
  • 2022 – 160,076 miles
  • 2021 – 160,076 miles
  • 2020 – 160,076 miles
  • 2019 – 160,076 miles
  • 2018 – 160,076 miles
  • 2017 – 160,076 miles
  • 2016 – 160,076 miles
  • 2015 – 160,078 miles
  • 2013 – 160,076 miles
  • 2012 – 160,076 miles
  • 2011 – 157,751 miles
  • 2010 – 156,133 miles
  • 2009 – 152,181 miles
  • 2008 – 150,033 miles
  • 2007 – 147,529 miles
  • 2006 – 145,060 miles
  • 2005 – 133,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,076 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front brake discs slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Mileage not increasing year to year

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,076 miles (-2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    523168284511
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass160,078 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    160,078 miles
    Test number
    303051078867
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail160,076 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    100497165391
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass160,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    191055340895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,076 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    107837693552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,076 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    766532165663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass160,076 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    758436869620
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryMileage not increasing year to year

  8. Fail160,076 miles1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    757162197087
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryMileage not increasing year to year

  9. Pass160,076 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    963891963747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail160,076 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    549993155521
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass160,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    265399902414
    • AdvisoryDampness around steering Rack
    • AdvisorySlight wear to rear shock bushes

  12. Pass160,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    793663620758
    • AdvisoryDampness around steering rack

  13. Pass160,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    611583089490
    • AdvisoryOffside dampness around rack
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass160,076 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    267734784743
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside of rack slight play (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail160,076 miles (-2)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    626629233124
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Axle beam cracked beam mounting bracket broken off (2.5.A.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside of rack slight play (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass160,078 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    160,078 miles
    Test number
    228694035461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail160,076 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    269308525446
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteN/s front outer cv boot perished

  18. Pass160,076 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    409069393238
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on outer edge

  19. Fail160,076 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    496249793225
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on outer edge

  20. Pass160,076 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    748728512329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass157,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    157,751 miles
    Test number
    599409311375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail157,751 miles (+1,618)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,751 miles
    Test number
    878219611395
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass156,133 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    156,133 miles
    Test number
    254894990220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass152,181 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    152,181 miles
    Test number
    611446789279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail152,178 miles (+2,145)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,178 miles
    Test number
    283785589256
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass150,033 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    150,033 miles
    Test number
    863757698254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass147,529 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    147,529 miles
    Test number
    561277277202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass145,060 miles (+11,257)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    145,060 miles
    Test number
    294479596250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass133,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    133,803 miles
    Test number
    962177395250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P627 KJA

Does P627 KJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P627 KJA is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P627 KJA?
The MOT on P627 KJA is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P627 KJA done?
P627 KJA was recorded at 160,076 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 1,262 miles a year.
Has P627 KJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P627 KJA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on P627 KJA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P627 KJA find?
P627 KJA passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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