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Volvo S80

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,435 cc

V688 EEXMOT history

V688 EEX is a blue petrol Volvo S80 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 208,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
208,069 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V688 EEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S80
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V688 EEX was last recorded at 208,069 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,011 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,058 miles
Average per year
7,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,069 miles
  • 2025 – 207,011 miles
  • 2024 – 205,728 miles
  • 2023 – 202,698 miles
  • 2022 – 199,435 miles
  • 2021 – 194,753 miles
  • 2020 – 190,995 miles
  • 2019 – 182,214 miles
  • 2018 – 173,483 miles
  • 2017 – 163,879 miles
  • 2016 – 155,279 miles
  • 2015 – 146,581 miles
  • 2014 – 140,457 miles
  • 2013 – 133,360 miles
  • 2012 – 125,062 miles
  • 2011 – 116,133 miles
  • 2010 – 105,604 miles
  • 2009 – 93,669 miles
  • 2008 – 82,526 miles
  • 2007 – 69,390 miles
  • 2006 – 58,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,069 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryMil lamp illuminated

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,069 miles (+1,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    208,069 miles
    Test number
    626238732889
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMil lamp illuminated
  2. Pass207,011 miles (+1,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    207,011 miles
    Test number
    117908780717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass205,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    205,728 miles
    Test number
    575295461574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail205,728 miles (+3,030)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,728 miles
    Test number
    988347243338
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass202,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    202,698 miles
    Test number
    156748022258
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail202,698 miles (+3,263)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,698 miles
    Test number
    423015226610
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass199,435 miles (+4,682)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    199,435 miles
    Test number
    971546058898
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryE m l on
  8. Pass194,753 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    194,753 miles
    Test number
    585154651882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail194,733 miles (+3,738)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,733 miles
    Test number
    947583533186
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass190,995 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    190,995 miles
    Test number
    192305567857
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail190,995 miles (+8,781)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,995 miles
    Test number
    102535985651
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass182,214 miles (+8,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    182,214 miles
    Test number
    865770504141
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass173,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    173,483 miles
    Test number
    282085291021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Fail173,483 miles (+9,604)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,483 miles
    Test number
    624156810414
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass163,879 miles (+8,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    163,879 miles
    Test number
    341640817422
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass155,279 miles (+8,698)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    155,279 miles
    Test number
    984314888894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass146,581 miles (+6,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    146,581 miles
    Test number
    639265625107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass140,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    140,457 miles
    Test number
    735144334165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail140,457 miles (+7,097)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,457 miles
    Test number
    776714234177
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass133,360 miles (+8,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    133,360 miles
    Test number
    109806133133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass125,062 miles (+8,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    125,062 miles
    Test number
    909375422199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass116,133 miles (+10,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    116,133 miles
    Test number
    847995421131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass105,604 miles (+11,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    105,604 miles
    Test number
    884815500197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass93,669 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    93,669 miles
    Test number
    752118329152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs getting worn
  25. Fail93,661 miles (+11,135)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,661 miles
    Test number
    144606229136
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs getting worn
  26. Pass82,526 miles (+13,136)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    82,526 miles
    Test number
    443490438113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass69,390 miles (+10,411)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,390 miles
    Test number
    130680437158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,979 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,979 miles
    Test number
    314185526108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about V688 EEX

Does V688 EEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V688 EEX is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V688 EEX?
The MOT on V688 EEX is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V688 EEX done?
V688 EEX was recorded at 208,069 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 7,328 miles a year.
Has V688 EEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V688 EEX has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V688 EEX 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 V688 EEX find?
V688 EEX passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes deteriorating; mil lamp illuminated.

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