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Volvo S80

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,922 cc

V48 SBWMOT history

V48 SBW is a black petrol Volvo S80 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,197 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 SBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S80
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,922 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 SBW was last recorded at 116,197 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,213 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,984 miles
Average per year
4,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,197 miles
  • 2025 – 114,213 miles
  • 2024 – 110,849 miles
  • 2022 – 103,444 miles
  • 2021 – 102,461 miles
  • 2019 – 98,753 miles
  • 2018 – 87,406 miles
  • 2017 – 69,636 miles
  • 2016 – 51,647 miles
  • 2015 – 43,366 miles
  • 2014 – 38,371 miles
  • 2013 – 31,107 miles
  • 2012 – 30,509 miles
  • 2011 – 29,662 miles
  • 2010 – 29,423 miles
  • 2009 – 29,371 miles
  • 2007 – 26,034 miles
  • 2006 – 19,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,197 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,197 miles (+1,984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,197 miles
    Test number
    639410776373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,213 miles (+3,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,213 miles
    Test number
    593949560514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,849 miles
    Test number
    477968980187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,849 miles (+7,405)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,849 miles
    Test number
    909818179178
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  5. Pass103,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,444 miles
    Test number
    747714066691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,444 miles (+983)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,444 miles
    Test number
    296559075459
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass102,461 miles (+3,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,461 miles
    Test number
    971624521155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective brocken (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass98,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,753 miles
    Test number
    913184813330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,753 miles (+11,347)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,753 miles
    Test number
    312752559186
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass87,406 miles (+17,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,406 miles
    Test number
    812424568363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass69,636 miles (+17,989)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,636 miles
    Test number
    651186736472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,647 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,647 miles
    Test number
    663110633962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail51,642 miles (+8,276)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,642 miles
    Test number
    418071588125
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass43,366 miles (+4,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,366 miles
    Test number
    891336739043
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses in poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower arm inner bush worn

  15. Pass38,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,371 miles
    Test number
    896054094274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,371 miles (+3,903)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,371 miles
    Test number
    256973894290
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass34,468 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,468 miles
    Test number
    428271534006
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail34,438 miles (+3,331)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,438 miles
    Test number
    297738324089
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass31,107 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,107 miles
    Test number
    688099623014
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering ball joints.

  20. Fail31,103 miles (+594)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,103 miles
    Test number
    377638123020
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering ball joints.

  21. Pass30,509 miles (+847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,509 miles
    Test number
    149455242033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass29,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,662 miles
    Test number
    538726521050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Fail29,662 miles (+239)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,662 miles
    Test number
    395805621074
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Pass29,423 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,423 miles
    Test number
    182318940408
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass29,371 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,371 miles
    Test number
    802995939046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,369 miles (+3,335)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,369 miles
    Test number
    191390739068
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass26,034 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,034 miles
    Test number
    773207577256
    • NoteBoth rear disc outer surface conditions deteriorating .
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  28. Fail26,034 miles (+6,283)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,034 miles
    Test number
    444486377221
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear disc outer surface conditions deteriorating .
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  29. Pass19,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,751 miles
    Test number
    270603786261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V48 SBW

Does V48 SBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V48 SBW is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V48 SBW?
The MOT on V48 SBW is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V48 SBW done?
V48 SBW was recorded at 116,197 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 4,971 miles a year.
Has V48 SBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 SBW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V48 SBW 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 V48 SBW find?
V48 SBW passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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