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Volvo 900 Series

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 2,922 cc

279 CCVMOT history

279 CCV is a black petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 10 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
109,003 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
279 CCV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,922 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
10 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

279 CCV was last recorded at 109,003 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,178 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
825 miles
Average per year
1,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,003 miles
  • 2024 – 108,178 miles
  • 2023 – 107,416 miles
  • 2022 – 106,148 miles
  • 2021 – 104,522 miles
  • 2020 – 102,903 miles
  • 2019 – 100,119 miles
  • 2018 – 97,631 miles
  • 2017 – 94,455 miles
  • 2016 – 92,439 miles
  • 2015 – 91,288 miles
  • 2014 – 90,926 miles
  • 2012 – 88,396 miles
  • 2011 – 86,696 miles
  • 2010 – 84,435 miles
  • 2009 – 81,930 miles
  • 2008 – 81,853 miles
  • 2007 – 80,468 miles
  • 2006 – 75,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,003 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,003 miles (+825)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    109,003 miles
    Test number
    656880397277
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass108,178 miles (+762)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,178 miles
    Test number
    914400465391
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass107,416 miles (+14)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,416 miles
    Test number
    352526724037
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail107,402 miles (+1,254)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,402 miles
    Test number
    521517361441
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working Not working on every press (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass106,148 miles (+1,626)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,148 miles
    Test number
    526030651862
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button slow to release (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass104,522 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,522 miles
    Test number
    537946676636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,903 miles (+2,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,903 miles
    Test number
    727004748915
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  8. Pass100,119 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,119 miles
    Test number
    478869351771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,631 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,631 miles
    Test number
    308294795562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail97,630 miles (+3,175)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,630 miles
    Test number
    866544568682
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,455 miles (+2,016)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,455 miles
    Test number
    862031900100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a deep cut in the outer shoulder (marked) cords not visible at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 47% but one wheel locks (n/s) (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass92,439 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,439 miles
    Test number
    507508332548
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes some perish cracks (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail92,439 miles (+1,151)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,439 miles
    Test number
    816902684871
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working 233 bulb contacts corroded (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes some perish cracks (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass91,288 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,288 miles
    Test number
    859149735140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,926 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,926 miles
    Test number
    486887944169
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass90,926 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,926 miles
    Test number
    875807344109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,396 miles (+1,700)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,396 miles
    Test number
    305535962176
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteSlight leak on p/steering/slight crazing on o/s/r tyre sidewall

  18. Pass86,696 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,696 miles
    Test number
    406094261147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,435 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,435 miles
    Test number
    793556240124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,930 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    81,930 miles
    Test number
    903866529190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,861 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    81,861 miles
    Test number
    380699009060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,853 miles (+432)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,853 miles
    Test number
    662124248388
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass81,421 miles (+953)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    81,421 miles
    Test number
    252176958195
    • NotePower steering hoses slight leak

  24. Fail80,468 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,468 miles
    Test number
    463595747127
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass80,468 miles (+5,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    80,468 miles
    Test number
    860185447146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass75,450 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    75,450 miles
    Test number
    353329206131
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  27. Fail75,450 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,450 miles
    Test number
    514549806178
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

Questions about 279 CCV

What vehicle is registration 279 CCV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 279 CCV on a black petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 10 Nov 1996. 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 279 CCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 279 CCV is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 279 CCV?
The MOT on 279 CCV is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 279 CCV done?
279 CCV was recorded at 109,003 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 1,707 miles a year.
Has 279 CCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 279 CCV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on 279 CCV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 279 CCV find?
279 CCV passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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