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Volvo 800 Series

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,316 cc

R389 YRPMOT history

R389 YRP is a black petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 4 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 202,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2026
Mileage
202,885 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 YRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,316 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
4 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 YRP was last recorded at 202,885 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 3,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,957 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,928 miles
Average per year
4,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 202,885 miles
  • 2024 – 198,957 miles
  • 2023 – 194,284 miles
  • 2022 – 188,129 miles
  • 2021 – 183,492 miles
  • 2020 – 182,240 miles
  • 2019 – 167,164 miles
  • 2018 – 158,787 miles
  • 2017 – 149,960 miles
  • 2016 – 142,583 miles
  • 2015 – 141,034 miles
  • 2014 – 139,470 miles
  • 2013 – 138,108 miles
  • 2012 – 136,090 miles
  • 2011 – 134,093 miles
  • 2010 – 131,762 miles
  • 2009 – 125,504 miles
  • 2008 – 118,447 miles
  • 2007 – 112,903 miles
  • 2006 – 107,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,885 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Bonnet latch not securing bonnet but bonnet secured with Offside latch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,885 miles (+3,928)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    202,885 miles
    Test number
    281539804417
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass198,957 miles (+30)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    198,957 miles
    Test number
    432133797623
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet latch not securing bonnet but bonnet secured with Offside latch
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail198,927 miles (+4,643)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,927 miles
    Test number
    746776650732
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet latch not securing bonnet but bonnet secured with Offside latch
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass194,284 miles (+6,155)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    194,284 miles
    Test number
    955627242822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass188,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    188,129 miles
    Test number
    414542173630
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail188,129 miles (+4,637)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,129 miles
    Test number
    374060033673
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass183,492 miles (+1,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    183,492 miles
    Test number
    200042798860
    • AdvisoryFluid 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. Pass182,240 miles (+15,076)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    182,240 miles
    Test number
    339877128736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass167,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    167,164 miles
    Test number
    216812330626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail167,164 miles (+8,377)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,164 miles
    Test number
    585170817280
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass158,787 miles (+8,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    158,787 miles
    Test number
    534217411655
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass149,960 miles (+7,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    149,960 miles
    Test number
    241775432131
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass142,583 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,583 miles
    Test number
    220925488655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn aslo on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn aslo on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack misting

  14. Fail142,583 miles (+1,549)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,583 miles
    Test number
    710417792206
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn aslo on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn aslo on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack misting

  15. Pass141,034 miles (+1,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    141,034 miles
    Test number
    117163985405
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass139,470 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    139,470 miles
    Test number
    205310694019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass138,108 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    138,108 miles
    Test number
    178955593033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail138,073 miles (+1,983)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,073 miles
    Test number
    227601383024
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass136,090 miles (+15)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    136,090 miles
    Test number
    259396382038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber lower bush slightly perished
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber lower bush slightly perished

  20. Fail136,075 miles (+1,982)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,075 miles
    Test number
    967632782064
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber lower bush slightly perished
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber lower bush slightly perished

  21. Pass134,093 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    134,093 miles
    Test number
    675701061078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass131,762 miles (+6,258)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    131,762 miles
    Test number
    500581050042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass125,504 miles (+7,057)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    125,504 miles
    Test number
    461586159058
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre looks low on pressure
    • NoteSlight play o/s steering rack

  24. Pass118,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    118,447 miles
    Test number
    413020368094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail118,447 miles (+5,544)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,447 miles
    Test number
    802100668058
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass112,903 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    112,903 miles
    Test number
    972546667051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail112,835 miles (+5,009)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,835 miles
    Test number
    833949557054
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

  28. Pass107,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    107,826 miles
    Test number
    921301166029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail107,826 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,826 miles
    Test number
    121451366485
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R389 YRP

Does R389 YRP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R389 YRP expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R389 YRP?
The MOT on R389 YRP expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R389 YRP done?
R389 YRP was recorded at 202,885 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 4,985 miles a year.
Has R389 YRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 YRP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on R389 YRP 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 R389 YRP find?
R389 YRP passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; all direction indicators slightly discoloured; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.

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