
Volvo 240
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,986 cc
1212 CDMOT history
1212 CD is a blue petrol Volvo 240 first used on 21 May 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,901 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 72,901 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 703 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 1212 CD
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- 240
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,986 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 21 May 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
1212 CD was last recorded at 72,901 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 3,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Nov 2013: 4 miles, lower than 61,811 miles on 8 Nov 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 69,122 miles · 9 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,779 miles
- Average per year
- 703 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 72,901 miles
- 2024 – 69,122 miles
- 2023 – 64,470 miles
- 2022 – 60,446 miles
- 2021 – 55,748 miles
- 2020 – 52,903 miles
- 2019 – 49,606 miles
- 2018 – 39,631 miles
- 2017 – 29,331 miles
- 2016 – 25,440 miles
- 2015 – 16,044 miles
- 2014 – 8,005 miles
- 2013 – 4 miles
- 2012 – 61,811 miles
- 2010 – 61,811 miles
- 2009 – 61,568 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber weak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 2 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,901 miles (+3,779)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 72,901 miles
- Test number
- 852084816039
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass69,122 miles (+4,652)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 69,122 miles
- Test number
- 500160442174
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass64,470 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 64,470 miles
- Test number
- 846632443745
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail64,468 miles (+4,022)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,468 miles
- Test number
- 957157172228
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass60,446 miles (+4,698)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 60,446 miles
- Test number
- 346666375077
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension rubber bump stops missing
Pass55,748 miles (+4)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 55,748 miles
- Test number
- 704233163535
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber weak (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail55,744 miles (+2,841)1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,744 miles
- Test number
- 278465326302
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber weak (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass52,903 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 52,903 miles
- Test number
- 412536383953
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in lower steering column bush
Fail52,901 miles (+3,295)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,901 miles
- Test number
- 511781427956
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in lower steering column bush
Pass49,606 miles (+9,975)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 49,606 miles
- Test number
- 239479938790
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront front back plates corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass39,631 miles (+10,300)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 39,631 miles
- Test number
- 721676530896
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake disc back plates corroded
Pass29,331 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 29,331 miles
- Test number
- 520413784491
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail29,329 miles (+3,889)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,329 miles
- Test number
- 668222757924
- FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass25,440 miles (+9,396)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 25,440 miles
- Test number
- 904418717546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,044 miles (+8,039)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 16,044 miles
- Test number
- 621043383815
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass8,005 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 8,005 miles
- Test number
- 298894014362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail8,002 miles (+7,998)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,002 miles
- Test number
- 889841914354
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass4 miles (-61,807)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 4 miles
- Test number
- 556690813340
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,811 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 61,811 miles
- Test number
- 555253912322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,811 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,811 miles
- Test number
- 747121912372
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass61,811 miles (+243)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 61,811 miles
- Test number
- 924987470200
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteO/S HEADLAMP COVER DAMAGED
Pass61,568 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 61,568 miles
- Test number
- 360305979231
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about 1212 CD
- What vehicle is registration 1212 CD currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 1212 CD on a blue petrol Volvo 240 first used on 21 May 1993. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 1212 CD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1212 CD is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 1212 CD?
- The MOT on 1212 CD is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 1212 CD done?
- 1212 CD was recorded at 72,901 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 703 miles a year.
- Has 1212 CD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 1212 CD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on 1212 CD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 1212 CD find?
- 1212 CD passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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