No, SO55 BUS is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for SO55 BUS?

The MOT for SO55 BUS is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of SO55 BUS?

The recorded mileage for SO55 BUS is 34,157 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SO55 BUS ULEZ compliant?

No, SO55 BUS 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

2008 Optare Solo 4.3L Diesel · SO55 BUS

SO55 BUS

2008 Optare Solo (4.3L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2008. Recorded mileage 34,157 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: OPTARE SOLO
Year / Origin: 2008 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 01/10/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 34,157 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 4.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 01/10/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 34,157 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2008
Engine: 4250cc

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SO55 BUS Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
1 historical MOT failure
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (5 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

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SO55 BUS Mileage History

01/11/202218,578 mi
01/11/202218,578 mi
06/11/202325,019 mi+6,441 mi
18/10/202434,157 mi+9,138 mi

Average of roughly 7,935 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

SO55 BUS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 18:37

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 2008 Optare Solo (SO55 BUS) between November 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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