VOLVO FM-480 M8BBU has 11 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLVO FM-480 has Passed 7 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2018

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 794,619 miles 11 months ago on Friday 24th October 2025 at 10:42.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Saturday 31st October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

M8BBU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 2026794,619 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - All Suspension Types - A Suspension Component Or Its Attachment Point: Axle 4 Offside Anti Roll Bar Bush Worn (48.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Power Steering: Damp Around Steering Box But No Visible Leak (54.1)
FAILED16TH OCTOBER 2025794,529 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - All Suspension Types - A Suspension Component Or Its Attachment Point: Axle 4 Offside Anti Roll Bar Bush Worn (48.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Power Steering: Damp Around Steering Box But No Visible Leak (54.1)
  3. MAJOR - Offside All Roller Brake Test Machines: With The Service Brake Fully Applied: Braking Effort From Any Wheel On An Axle Is Less Than 70% Of The Brake Effort From Another Wheel On The Same Axle. (71.1.d.iii)
  4. MAJOR - Offside Actuators, Hydraulic Master & Wheel Cylinders, Valves And Servos: Defective In Operation. (59.5.a.i)
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2025794,419 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - All Suspension Types - A Suspension Component Or Its Attachment Point: Axle 4 Offside Anti Roll Bar Bush Worn (48.1)
  2. MAJOR - Power Steering: With An Air/fluid Leak From Any Part Of The System. Leak Steering Box Area (54.1.c)
  3. MAJOR - Offside All Roller Brake Test Machines: With The Service Brake Fully Applied: Braking Effort From Any Wheel On An Axle Is Less Than 70% Of The Brake Effort From Another Wheel On The Same Axle. (71.1.d.iii)
  4. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp:(in Addition To 1 Above) More Than Two Rear Fog Lamps Are Fitted. (63.2.b)
  5. MAJOR - Offside Actuators, Hydraulic Master & Wheel Cylinders, Valves And Servos: Defective In Operation. (59.5.a.i)
PASSED22ND AUGUST 202431ST AUGUST 2025754,670 KM
FAILED20TH AUGUST 2024754,579 KM
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside For All Lamps: An Obligatory Lamp Missing Or Inoperative Rear Fog Lamp (63.1.b)
  2. ADVISORY - All Suspension Types - A Suspension Component Or Its Attachment Point: Axle 4 Offside Anti Roll Bar Bush Worn (48.1)
  3. ADVISORY - All Roller Brake Test Machines: With The Service Brake Fully Applied: Axle 4 Imbalance 26% (71.1)
  4. MAJOR - Offside A Hub: With A Wheel Retaining Nut Or Stud Missing Or Loose Or Obviously Not Fulfilling The Function Of Clamping The Wheel To The Hub. (6.3.c.i)
  5. MAJOR - Nearside A Hub: With A Wheel Retaining Nut Or Stud Missing Or Loose Or Obviously Not Fulfilling The Function Of Clamping The Wheel To The Hub. (6.3.c.i)
  6. MAJOR - Power Steering: With An Air/fluid Leak From Any Part Of The System. Hydraulic Ram Leaking Oil (54.1.c)
  7. ADVISORY - A Hub: Advise Checking All Wheel Nuts On Vehicle Are Tightened To The Correct Torque. (6.3)
PASSED22ND MARCH 202331ST MARCH 2024720,886 KM
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 202228TH FEBRUARY 2023687,999 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Mil Mill Light On During Initial Inspection. Rectified Itself By End Of Test. (5.5)
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 202128TH FEBRUARY 2022661,450 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - For All Lamps: Advice Near Side Side Marker Ligh Output Weak (63.1)
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201931ST JANUARY 2021615,896 KM
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201831ST OCTOBER 2019
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 2018
 
  1. - 1 -- All Roller Brake Test Machines, With The Service Brake Fully Applied: D Iii -- Braking Effort From Any Wheel On An Axle Is Less Than 70 Percent Of The Brake Effort From Another Wheel On The Same Axle. (71.1.d)
  2. - 1 -- All Roller Brake Test Machines, With The Service Brake Fully Applied: D I -- There Is Very Little Brake Effort At Any Wheel. (71.1.d)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M8BBU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

M8BBU MOT Comments

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M8BBU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 794,619 miles | Average yearly mileage: 46,742 miles

M8BBU FAQs

This Volvo Fm-480 with registration M8BBU was manufactured on Thursday 10th July 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 12.8 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 794,619 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 46,742 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 11 MOTs on record for this Volvo Fm-480 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2018. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M8BBU has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo Fm-480 has had 10 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 10 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo Fm-480 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does M8BBU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 17th September 2026 M8BBU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M8BBU Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 17th September 2026 M8BBU does have Tax. Read more

When does M8BBU Tax expire?

The current Tax for M8BBU will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does M8BBU MOT expire?

The current MOT for M8BBU will expire in 1 month on Saturday 31st October 2026. Read more

When did M8BBU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M8BBU was on Friday 24th October 2025 at 10:42. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M8BBU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 11 MOTs on record for M8BBU we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has M8BBU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 11 MOTs on record for M8BBU we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M8BBU?

M8BBU is registered as a 2008 Volvo Fm-480. Read more

How many miles has M8BBU done?

The odometer reading for M8BBU at the last MOT in October 2025 was 794,619 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 46,742 miles per year. Read more

How old is M8BBU?

The vehicle M8BBU was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 8th July 2008. Read more

What colour is M8BBU?

The official colour of M8BBU is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does M8BBU have?

M8BBU has a 12.8 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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