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Volvo 800 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 2,319 cc

SOO 679MOT history

SOO 679 is a silver petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 19 Sept 1996. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 177,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
177,957 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SOO 679
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
19 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SOO 679 was last recorded at 177,957 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Nov 2022: 177,857 miles, lower than 177,957 miles on 5 Nov 2021.

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
177,957 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,957 miles
  • 2024 – 177,957 miles
  • 2023 – 177,957 miles
  • 2022 – 177,957 miles
  • 2021 – 177,957 miles
  • 2020 – 177,957 miles
  • 2019 – 177,957 miles
  • 2018 – 177,957 miles
  • 2017 – 177,957 miles
  • 2016 – 177,957 miles
  • 2015 – 177,957 miles
  • 2014 – 176,319 miles
  • 2013 – 173,230 miles
  • 2012 – 169,643 miles
  • 2011 – 167,477 miles
  • 2010 – 156,067 miles
  • 2009 – 151,422 miles
  • 2007 – 138,020 miles
  • 2006 – 119,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,957 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,957 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    716651380212
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail177,957 miles2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    849595822316
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass177,957 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    983086952868
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass177,957 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    844633829124
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail177,957 miles1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    309019628963
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass177,957 miles (+100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    232926639088
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail177,857 miles (-100)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,857 miles
    Test number
    218744647047
    • DangerousOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure Torsion arm bracket broken (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass177,957 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    116835861241
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail177,957 miles1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    862208500573
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass177,957 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    530638400733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate lights very dirty reducing light output
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass177,957 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    677155578047
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail177,957 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    666689671892
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass177,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    765227731727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass177,957 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    967473490313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt buckle damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken

  15. Fail177,957 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    196726918410
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt buckle damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken

  16. Pass177,957 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    525999889053
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBolt missing on exhaust bracket
    • AdvisoryRear tailpipe bracket

  17. Fail177,957 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    279938666994
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBolt missing on exhaust bracket
    • AdvisoryRear tailpipe bracket

  18. Pass177,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    110389176879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail177,957 miles (+1,638)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    344013218866
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass176,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    176,319 miles
    Test number
    995421324328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail176,319 miles (+3,089)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,319 miles
    Test number
    918367914385
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass173,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    173,230 miles
    Test number
    428470523364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail173,230 miles (+3,587)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,230 miles
    Test number
    517980813347
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteCoolant warning light on

  24. Pass169,643 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    169,643 miles
    Test number
    186823712378
    • NoteSrs light on

  25. Fail169,643 miles (+2,166)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,643 miles
    Test number
    255392612315
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteSrs light on

  26. Pass167,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    167,477 miles
    Test number
    139352011340
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail167,477 miles (+11,410)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,477 miles
    Test number
    348642611304
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass156,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    156,067 miles
    Test number
    133275420171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail156,067 miles (+4,645)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,067 miles
    Test number
    701613580023
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

  30. Pass151,422 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    151,422 miles
    Test number
    282031729004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail150,992 miles (+12,972)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,992 miles
    Test number
    460383619037
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  32. Pass138,020 miles (+18,578)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    138,020 miles
    Test number
    120146657219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass119,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    119,442 miles
    Test number
    291610986042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about SOO 679

What vehicle is registration SOO 679 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SOO 679 on a silver petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 19 Sept 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SOO 679 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SOO 679 is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on SOO 679?
The MOT on SOO 679 is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SOO 679 done?
SOO 679 was recorded at 177,957 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 2,975 miles a year.
Has SOO 679 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SOO 679 has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on SOO 679 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SOO 679 find?
SOO 679 passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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