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Volvo 800 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1996 · 2,319 cc

P97 JCSMOT history

P97 JCS is a purple petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 4 Sept 1996. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 153,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2024
Mileage
153,864 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2023
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P97 JCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
4 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P97 JCS was last recorded at 153,864 miles on 24 Aug 2023, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,811 miles · 21 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
4,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 153,864 miles
  • 2022 – 153,811 miles
  • 2020 – 149,448 miles
  • 2019 – 147,847 miles
  • 2011 – 142,865 miles
  • 2009 – 142,811 miles
  • 2008 – 114,199 miles
  • 2007 – 82,279 miles
  • 2006 – 78,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,864 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,864 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    153,864 miles
    Test number
    324988610005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass153,811 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    153,811 miles
    Test number
    597280486339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Fail153,809 miles (+4,361)3 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,809 miles
    Test number
    443953882835
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rear towing eye plate excessively corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass149,448 miles (+1,601)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    149,448 miles
    Test number
    386098416560
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle bush slight deteriatorated
  5. Pass147,847 miles (+4,982)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    147,847 miles
    Test number
    889888664131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,865 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    142,865 miles
    Test number
    116115141153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,852 miles (+41)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,852 miles
    Test number
    877133231117
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  8. Fail142,811 miles (+28,612)17 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,811 miles
    Test number
    503034889013
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  9. Pass114,199 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    114,199 miles
    Test number
    294207278096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,117 miles (+31,838)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,117 miles
    Test number
    944624678086
    • FailureNearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  11. Pass82,279 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    82,279 miles
    Test number
    861653937017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    78,423 miles
    Test number
    482262516031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P97 JCS

Does P97 JCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P97 JCS expired on 23 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P97 JCS?
The MOT on P97 JCS expired on 23 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P97 JCS done?
P97 JCS was recorded at 153,864 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2023, an average of 4,283 miles a year.
Has P97 JCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P97 JCS has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on P97 JCS 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 P97 JCS find?
P97 JCS passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on tread.

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