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Volvo 900 Series

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,316 cc

R8 TOPMOT history

R8 TOP is a green petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 15 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 105,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
105,147 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R8 TOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,316 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R8 TOP was last recorded at 105,147 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 3,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,986 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,161 miles
Average per year
2,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,147 miles
  • 2025 – 101,986 miles
  • 2024 – 99,981 miles
  • 2023 – 98,332 miles
  • 2022 – 97,269 miles
  • 2021 – 95,502 miles
  • 2017 – 94,182 miles
  • 2015 – 93,205 miles
  • 2014 – 90,858 miles
  • 2013 – 86,555 miles
  • 2012 – 83,713 miles
  • 2011 – 80,454 miles
  • 2010 – 77,590 miles
  • 2009 – 73,814 miles
  • 2008 – 69,003 miles
  • 2007 – 64,279 miles
  • 2006 – 55,974 miles
  • 2005 – 50,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,147 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,147 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    105,147 miles
    Test number
    394463741887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,986 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    101,986 miles
    Test number
    881474348986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,981 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,981 miles
    Test number
    384479884652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,332 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    98,332 miles
    Test number
    155570849693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,269 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,269 miles
    Test number
    914283779567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,502 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,502 miles
    Test number
    625100623254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,182 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,182 miles
    Test number
    737548134389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,165 miles (+960)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,165 miles
    Test number
    956130203263
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  9. Pass93,205 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,205 miles
    Test number
    568441205250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,858 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,858 miles
    Test number
    429890094162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,555 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,555 miles
    Test number
    359683183118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,713 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,713 miles
    Test number
    205017382488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,454 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,454 miles
    Test number
    176709371199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,590 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,590 miles
    Test number
    994816980190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,814 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,814 miles
    Test number
    212389209242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,003 miles (+4,724)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,003 miles
    Test number
    323319888179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,279 miles (+8,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,279 miles
    Test number
    230888997189
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  18. Pass55,974 miles (+5,923)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,974 miles
    Test number
    251700056440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    50,051 miles
    Test number
    240595675467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R8 TOP

Does R8 TOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R8 TOP is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R8 TOP?
The MOT on R8 TOP is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R8 TOP done?
R8 TOP was recorded at 105,147 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,613 miles a year.
Has R8 TOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R8 TOP has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2017.
Has the mileage on R8 TOP 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 R8 TOP find?
R8 TOP passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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