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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass72,901 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass25,440 miles (+9,396)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,440 miles
    Test number
    904418717546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass8,005 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    8,005 miles
    Test number
    298894014362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass61,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,811 miles
    Test number
    555253912322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. 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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