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Volvo S80

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

V687 JALMOT history

V687 JAL is a purple petrol Volvo S80 first used on 6 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 168,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
168,756 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V687 JAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S80
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V687 JAL was last recorded at 168,756 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 3,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,280 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,476 miles
Average per year
4,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,756 miles
  • 2025 – 165,280 miles
  • 2024 – 161,424 miles
  • 2023 – 156,473 miles
  • 2022 – 151,660 miles
  • 2021 – 147,291 miles
  • 2020 – 143,285 miles
  • 2019 – 132,956 miles
  • 2018 – 132,158 miles
  • 2017 – 127,739 miles
  • 2016 – 122,346 miles
  • 2015 – 119,314 miles
  • 2014 – 116,206 miles
  • 2013 – 111,224 miles
  • 2012 – 107,125 miles
  • 2011 – 102,180 miles
  • 2010 – 96,431 miles
  • 2009 – 90,824 miles
  • 2008 – 84,958 miles
  • 2007 – 78,917 miles
  • 2006 – 73,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,756 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

32 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    168,756 miles
    Test number
    872081804215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail168,756 miles (+3,476)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,756 miles
    Test number
    626090587700
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,280 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    165,280 miles
    Test number
    654822974654
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail165,280 miles (+3,856)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,280 miles
    Test number
    452012070720
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,424 miles (+4,951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    161,424 miles
    Test number
    974700558025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    156,473 miles
    Test number
    997231185373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail156,473 miles (+4,813)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,473 miles
    Test number
    787263637065
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass151,660 miles (+4,369)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    151,660 miles
    Test number
    213432327379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,291 miles (+4,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    147,291 miles
    Test number
    890790494183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass143,285 miles (+10,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    143,285 miles
    Test number
    153878190464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass132,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,956 miles
    Test number
    129503248406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,956 miles (+798)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,956 miles
    Test number
    508246595307
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass132,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,158 miles
    Test number
    536402204620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,158 miles (+4,419)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,158 miles
    Test number
    695992456546
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass127,739 miles (+5,393)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,739 miles
    Test number
    524900802916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,346 miles (+3,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,346 miles
    Test number
    693774683821
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  17. Pass119,314 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    119,314 miles
    Test number
    865293165113
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  18. Fail119,303 miles (+3,097)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,303 miles
    Test number
    105141465139
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  19. Pass116,206 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    116,206 miles
    Test number
    228206874164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting broken one of two?

  20. Fail116,206 miles (+4,982)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,206 miles
    Test number
    956506674196
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting broken one of two?

  21. Pass111,224 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,224 miles
    Test number
    375035853102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCondensation in both front headlamps
    • NoteFront screen chipped
    • NoteMiddle section one mount broken
    • NoteOffside front cv gaiter leaking grease
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low on tread

  22. Fail111,224 miles (+4,099)3 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,224 miles
    Test number
    458994153149
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCondensation in both front headlamps
    • NoteFront screen chipped
    • NoteMiddle section one mount broken
    • NoteOffside front cv gaiter leaking grease
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low on tread

  23. Pass107,125 miles (+14)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,125 miles
    Test number
    545472482104
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal is perishing

  24. Fail107,111 miles (+4,931)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,111 miles
    Test number
    148761782194
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal is perishing
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  25. Fail102,180 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,180 miles
    Test number
    335925771194
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread perishing
    • NotePlay in nearside rear anti roll bar link

  26. Pass102,180 miles (+5,749)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    102,180 miles
    Test number
    565445771101
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread perishing
    • NotePlay in nearside rear anti roll bar link

  27. Pass96,431 miles (+5,607)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    96,431 miles
    Test number
    283216260420
    • NoteFront screen is chipped

  28. Pass90,824 miles (+5,866)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    90,824 miles
    Test number
    250006069183
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses starting to perish

  29. Fail84,958 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,958 miles
    Test number
    364655568129
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  30. Pass84,958 miles (+6,041)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    84,958 miles
    Test number
    582575368177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass78,917 miles (+5,296)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    78,917 miles
    Test number
    642562667118
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low

  32. Pass73,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    73,621 miles
    Test number
    670932686180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V687 JAL

Does V687 JAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V687 JAL is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V687 JAL?
The MOT on V687 JAL is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V687 JAL done?
V687 JAL was recorded at 168,756 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 4,758 miles a year.
Has V687 JAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V687 JAL has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V687 JAL 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 V687 JAL find?
V687 JAL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting.

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