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Volvo P130

Red · Petrol · 1970 · 1,986 cc

234 LHUMOT history

234 LHU is a red petrol Volvo P130 first used on 10 Apr 1970. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 76,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2026
Mileage
76,734 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
234 LHU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
P130
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1970
First used
10 Apr 1970
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

234 LHU was last recorded at 76,734 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 22,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2011: 6,609 miles, lower than 98,147 miles on 20 Apr 2010.

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
53,764 miles · 16 Jun 2017
Between the last two tests
22,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,734 miles
  • 2017 – 53,764 miles
  • 2016 – 47,039 miles
  • 2015 – 43,654 miles
  • 2014 – 36,307 miles
  • 2013 – 25,584 miles
  • 2012 – 18,562 miles
  • 2011 – 6,609 miles
  • 2010 – 98,147 miles
  • 2008 – 91,315 miles
  • 2007 – 88,698 miles
  • 2006 – 83,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,734 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeavely undersilled but structure feels firm

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/s/f chassis starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,734 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    76,734 miles
    Test number
    537494155522
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavely undersilled but structure feels firm

  2. Fail76,734 miles (+22,970)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,734 miles
    Test number
    515716421343
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavely undersilled but structure feels firm

  3. Pass53,764 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,764 miles
    Test number
    604261875225
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f chassis starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner wing corroded not near any load bearing member

  4. Fail53,764 miles (+6,725)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,764 miles
    Test number
    149172035048
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f chassis starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner wing corroded not near any load bearing member

  5. Pass47,039 miles (+3,385)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,039 miles
    Test number
    980065775643
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion starting in places

  6. Pass43,654 miles (+7,347)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,654 miles
    Test number
    739458415143
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion starting in places
    • NoteCorrosion starting in places under neath and both sides rear inner wings

  7. Pass36,307 miles (+10,723)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,307 miles
    Test number
    945519004108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine damp with oil

  8. Pass25,584 miles (+7,022)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,584 miles
    Test number
    675250213146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine damp with oil

  9. Pass18,562 miles (+5)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,562 miles
    Test number
    376419112194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront brake pipe damp ?
    • NoteO/s front floor holed

  10. Fail18,557 miles (+11,948)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,557 miles
    Test number
    276552412190
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront brake pipe damp ?
    • NoteO/s front floor holed

  11. Pass6,609 miles (-91,538)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    6,609 miles
    Test number
    989501811109
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s track rod both ball joint dust covers split

  12. Pass98,147 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    98,147 miles
    Test number
    380840310133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,104 miles (+6,789)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,104 miles
    Test number
    113987190072
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass91,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    91,315 miles
    Test number
    523737458398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,315 miles (+2,617)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,315 miles
    Test number
    842227548316
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass88,698 miles (+5,531)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    88,698 miles
    Test number
    842164557394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    83,167 miles
    Test number
    850678746326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,167 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,167 miles
    Test number
    903796546344
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perished on walls + rear tyres wearing on edges to limit

Questions about 234 LHU

What vehicle is registration 234 LHU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 234 LHU on a red petrol Volvo P130 first used on 10 Apr 1970. 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 234 LHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 234 LHU expired on 17 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 234 LHU?
The MOT on 234 LHU expired on 17 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 234 LHU done?
234 LHU was recorded at 76,734 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025.
Has 234 LHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 234 LHU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 234 LHU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 234 LHU find?
234 LHU passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; oil leak, but not excessive; heavely undersilled but structure feels firm.

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