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Volvo 800 Series

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,461 cc

P98 XJOMOT history

P98 XJO is a green diesel Volvo 800 Series first used on 30 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 102,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,673 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P98 XJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P98 XJO was last recorded at 102,673 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 1,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,754 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,919 miles
Average per year
2,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,673 miles
  • 2025 – 100,754 miles
  • 2024 – 96,759 miles
  • 2023 – 92,172 miles
  • 2022 – 90,096 miles
  • 2021 – 87,725 miles
  • 2020 – 86,154 miles
  • 2019 – 84,238 miles
  • 2018 – 82,357 miles
  • 2017 – 80,682 miles
  • 2016 – 78,615 miles
  • 2015 – 76,970 miles
  • 2014 – 75,145 miles
  • 2013 – 72,369 miles
  • 2012 – 71,448 miles
  • 2011 – 70,320 miles
  • 2010 – 61,835 miles
  • 2009 – 59,701 miles
  • 2007 – 56,283 miles
  • 2006 – 49,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,673 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBattery loose.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front tyre very worn on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,673 miles (+1,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,673 miles
    Test number
    758441222436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery loose.

  2. Pass100,754 miles (+3,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,754 miles
    Test number
    152043030963
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery loose.

  3. Pass96,759 miles (+165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,759 miles
    Test number
    751798918557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre very worn on inner edge.

  4. Fail96,594 miles (+4,422)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,594 miles
    Test number
    843212106405
    • MajorFuel pipe insecure fuel filler pipe to tank. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre very worn on inner edge.

  5. Pass92,172 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,172 miles
    Test number
    884331797141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,018 miles (+1,922)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,018 miles
    Test number
    961821232169
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,096 miles (+2,371)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,096 miles
    Test number
    440752277329
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass87,725 miles (+1,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,725 miles
    Test number
    247183070345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryFuel filler clamp corroded.

  9. Pass86,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,154 miles
    Test number
    908540102409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,154 miles (+1,916)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,154 miles
    Test number
    329637243434
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass84,238 miles (+1,881)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,238 miles
    Test number
    275897283034
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass82,357 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,357 miles
    Test number
    363415899761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail82,357 miles (+1,675)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,357 miles
    Test number
    177939882507
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass80,682 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,682 miles
    Test number
    785102393387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail80,674 miles (+2,059)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,674 miles
    Test number
    357288067260
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass78,615 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,615 miles
    Test number
    861759303394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail78,614 miles (+1,644)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,614 miles
    Test number
    814042197882
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass76,970 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,970 miles
    Test number
    116491135485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail76,970 miles (+1,825)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,970 miles
    Test number
    148896725077
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass75,145 miles (+2,776)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,145 miles
    Test number
    476717454001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass72,369 miles (+921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,369 miles
    Test number
    107622473190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass71,448 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,448 miles
    Test number
    386731682147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,320 miles
    Test number
    647411531121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail70,320 miles (+8,485)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,320 miles
    Test number
    497151731156
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass61,835 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    182900770491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,829 miles (+2,128)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,829 miles
    Test number
    493576650007
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass59,701 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,701 miles
    Test number
    620887059009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,283 miles (+6,296)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    56,283 miles
    Test number
    674259667248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass49,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,987 miles
    Test number
    111758126206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P98 XJO

Does P98 XJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P98 XJO is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on P98 XJO?
The MOT on P98 XJO is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P98 XJO done?
P98 XJO was recorded at 102,673 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 2,705 miles a year.
Has P98 XJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P98 XJO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on P98 XJO 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 P98 XJO find?
P98 XJO passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front upper macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened; battery loose..

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