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Volvo 800 Series

Grey · Lpg · 1996 · 2,319 cc

96 LHWMOT history

96 LHW is a grey lpg Volvo 800 Series first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 243,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2025
Mileage
243,441 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
96 LHW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

96 LHW was last recorded at 243,441 miles on 3 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2020: 243,440 miles, lower than 243,441 miles on 8 Jul 2019.
  • 26 Sept 2024: 243,441 miles, lower than 243,449 miles on 17 Mar 2022.

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
243,441 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 243,441 miles
  • 2022 – 243,449 miles
  • 2021 – 243,441 miles
  • 2020 – 243,440 miles
  • 2019 – 243,441 miles
  • 2017 – 243,441 miles
  • 2016 – 241,838 miles
  • 2015 – 236,272 miles
  • 2014 – 217,147 miles
  • 2010 – 216,093 miles
  • 2009 – 207,718 miles
  • 2008 – 184,760 miles
  • 2007 – 173,083 miles
  • 2006 – 159,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,441 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,441 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    243,441 miles
    Test number
    686333552250
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail243,441 miles (-8)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,441 miles
    Test number
    823776956805
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass243,449 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    243,449 miles
    Test number
    264125347338
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail243,441 miles7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,441 miles
    Test number
    905618791358
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass243,441 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    243,441 miles
    Test number
    460727434731
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

  6. Fail243,440 miles (-1)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,440 miles
    Test number
    853317520084
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK
    • 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass243,441 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    243,441 miles
    Test number
    342432759373
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose corroded lpg filler hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail243,441 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,441 miles
    Test number
    734006555243
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose corroded lpg filler hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass243,441 miles (+1,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    243,441 miles
    Test number
    781652921117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass241,838 miles (+5,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    241,838 miles
    Test number
    503914833204
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass236,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    236,272 miles
    Test number
    772985496740
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  12. Fail236,272 miles (+19,125)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,272 miles
    Test number
    542104041638
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  13. Pass217,147 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    217,147 miles
    Test number
    599668624108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail217,147 miles (+1,054)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,147 miles
    Test number
    287639814419
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass216,093 miles (+8,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    216,093 miles
    Test number
    481254100210
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass207,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    207,718 miles
    Test number
    220688579164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail207,718 miles (+22,958)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,718 miles
    Test number
    674648979154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass184,760 miles (+11,677)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    184,760 miles
    Test number
    791260778117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass173,083 miles (+13,601)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    173,083 miles
    Test number
    971423607179
    • NoteBoth front flexi brake ,hoses starting to perish.
    • NoteSlight play in n/s track rod.

  20. Pass159,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    159,482 miles
    Test number
    523526046083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail159,482 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,482 miles
    Test number
    282056946060
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about 96 LHW

What vehicle is registration 96 LHW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 96 LHW on a grey lpg Volvo 800 Series first used on 30 Dec 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 96 LHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 96 LHW expired on 2 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 96 LHW?
The MOT on 96 LHW expired on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 96 LHW done?
96 LHW was recorded at 243,441 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2024, an average of 4,506 miles a year.
Has 96 LHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 96 LHW has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on 96 LHW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 96 LHW find?
96 LHW passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.

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