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Volvo S80

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,460 cc

T185 JKUMOT history

T185 JKU is a green diesel Volvo S80 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 162,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
162,670 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T185 JKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S80
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T185 JKU was last recorded at 162,670 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 1,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Nov 2010: 106,666 miles, lower than 106,668 miles on 16 Nov 2010.

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
160,757 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,913 miles
Average per year
4,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,670 miles
  • 2025 – 160,757 miles
  • 2023 – 159,101 miles
  • 2022 – 158,100 miles
  • 2021 – 155,251 miles
  • 2020 – 152,659 miles
  • 2019 – 150,280 miles
  • 2018 – 146,735 miles
  • 2017 – 142,819 miles
  • 2016 – 140,412 miles
  • 2015 – 135,048 miles
  • 2014 – 129,186 miles
  • 2013 – 123,837 miles
  • 2012 – 118,665 miles
  • 2011 – 113,166 miles
  • 2010 – 106,666 miles
  • 2009 – 101,278 miles
  • 2008 – 95,653 miles
  • 2007 – 84,798 miles
  • 2006 – 76,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,670 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front shock absorbers weak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear shock absorbers weak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,670 miles (+1,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    162,670 miles
    Test number
    848117075728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass160,757 miles (+1,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    160,757 miles
    Test number
    676944261872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass159,101 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,101 miles
    Test number
    699206061137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail159,094 miles (+994)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,094 miles
    Test number
    857749302775
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass158,100 miles (+2,849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,100 miles
    Test number
    386993299121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,251 miles (+2,592)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,251 miles
    Test number
    576057734644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,659 miles
    Test number
    269714902941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail152,659 miles (+2,379)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,659 miles
    Test number
    671310882305
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass150,280 miles (+3,545)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,280 miles
    Test number
    146992431818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass146,735 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,735 miles
    Test number
    327360913789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers weak

  11. Fail146,735 miles (+3,916)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,735 miles
    Test number
    676859398957
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers weak

  12. Pass142,819 miles (+2,407)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    142,819 miles
    Test number
    136973329533
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front indicator insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator repeater insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount missing
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers weak
    • AdvisoryBulb failure warning on
    • AdvisoryLeft and right side steering lock stops worn

  13. Pass140,412 miles (+5,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    140,412 miles
    Test number
    212421441054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil soft damping (2.7.3)

  14. Pass135,048 miles (+5,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    135,048 miles
    Test number
    187161321983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass129,186 miles (+5,349)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    129,186 miles
    Test number
    606728314355
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust Mounting Rusty.

  16. Pass123,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    123,837 miles
    Test number
    196149813385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail123,837 miles (+5,172)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,837 miles
    Test number
    488579013470
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass118,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    118,665 miles
    Test number
    467961322376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail118,665 miles (+5,499)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,665 miles
    Test number
    615051022363
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass113,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    113,166 miles
    Test number
    445149911453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,166 miles (+6,500)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,166 miles
    Test number
    459249111309
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass106,666 miles (-2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    106,666 miles
    Test number
    544021520326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail106,668 miles (+5,390)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,668 miles
    Test number
    940890120357
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass101,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    340863819354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail101,278 miles (+5,625)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    433973219498
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT INDICATORS FADED.

  26. Pass95,653 miles (+10,855)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    95,653 miles
    Test number
    490105218442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass84,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    84,798 miles
    Test number
    164285427249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail84,798 miles (+8,154)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,798 miles
    Test number
    461395127259
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass76,644 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    76,644 miles
    Test number
    203442526268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  30. Fail76,644 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,644 miles
    Test number
    490210326209
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about T185 JKU

Does T185 JKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T185 JKU is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T185 JKU?
The MOT on T185 JKU is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T185 JKU done?
T185 JKU was recorded at 162,670 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 4,417 miles a year.
Has T185 JKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T185 JKU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T185 JKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T185 JKU find?
T185 JKU passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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