No, L497 UHS is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for L497 UHS?

The MOT for L497 UHS is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 December 2010.

What is the recorded mileage of L497 UHS?

The recorded mileage for L497 UHS is 193,313 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L497 UHS ULEZ compliant?

No, L497 UHS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1993 Volvo 800 Series 2.0L Petrol · L497 UHS

L497 UHS

1993 Volvo 800 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 193,313 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLVO 800 Series
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/12/2010
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 193,313 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 10/12/2010

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 193,313 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1993
Engine: 1984cc

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L497 UHS Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2009
193,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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L497 UHS Mileage History

24/02/2006177,735 mi
06/02/2007183,060 mi+5,325 mi
07/02/2007183,063 mi+3 mi
05/12/2009193,313 mi+10,250 mi
11/12/2009193,313 mi

Average of roughly 4,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L497 UHS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 02:52

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volvo 800 Series (L497 UHS) between February 2006 and December 2009.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 December 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.

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