Volvo 900 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 1,986 cc
A12 MSEMOT history
A12 MSE is a blue petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 26 Apr 1991. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,259 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 132,259 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 807 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A12 MSE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- 900 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,986 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 26 Apr 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
A12 MSE was last recorded at 132,259 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 132,257 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 807 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 132,259 miles
- 2024 – 132,257 miles
- 2023 – 130,215 miles
- 2022 – 129,766 miles
- 2021 – 129,755 miles
- 2020 – 129,738 miles
- 2019 – 129,700 miles
- 2018 – 129,630 miles
- 2017 – 129,489 miles
- 2016 – 129,224 miles
- 2015 – 128,780 miles
- 2014 – 127,936 miles
- 2013 – 126,692 miles
- 2012 – 125,359 miles
- 2011 – 123,921 miles
- 2010 – 122,765 miles
- 2009 – 121,520 miles
- 2008 – 120,120 miles
- 2007 – 118,051 miles
- 2006 – 116,421 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,259 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
General corrosion
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,259 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 132,259 miles
- Test number
- 749225930069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,257 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 132,257 miles
- Test number
- 853074074804
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront b/discs corroded
Fail132,257 miles (+2,042)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,257 miles
- Test number
- 104105239355
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront b/discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
Pass130,215 miles (+449)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 130,215 miles
- Test number
- 426788419610
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass129,766 miles (+11)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 129,766 miles
- Test number
- 792910083733
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front body panel corroded and holed (not in a prescribed area )
Pass129,755 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 129,755 miles
- Test number
- 383649576858
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front body panel corroded and holed not in a prescribed area
Fail129,750 miles (+12)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,750 miles
- Test number
- 303295493293
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both offside and nearside front (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front body panel corroded and holed not in a prescribed area
Pass129,738 miles (+38)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 129,738 miles
- Test number
- 933962522157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front general corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.2 (c))
Pass129,700 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 129,700 miles
- Test number
- 145401424791
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
Fail129,700 miles (+70)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,700 miles
- Test number
- 482021663749
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
Pass129,630 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 129,630 miles
- Test number
- 461845433114
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
Fail129,628 miles (+139)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,628 miles
- Test number
- 347709621373
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
Pass129,489 miles (+265)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 129,489 miles
- Test number
- 225155437084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,224 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 129,224 miles
- Test number
- 144667080024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,223 miles (+443)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,223 miles
- Test number
- 360323734089
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Pass128,780 miles (+844)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 128,780 miles
- Test number
- 207284115406
- NoteSlight play in n/s front lower ball joint
Fail127,936 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,936 miles
- Test number
- 208525714101
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Pass127,936 miles (+1,244)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 127,936 miles
- Test number
- 387145914103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,692 miles (+1,333)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 126,692 miles
- Test number
- 437299793087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,359 miles (+1,438)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 125,359 miles
- Test number
- 125519602106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,921 miles (+1,156)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 123,921 miles
- Test number
- 936823401125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,765 miles (+1,245)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 122,765 miles
- Test number
- 913079100116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,520 miles (+1,400)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 121,520 miles
- Test number
- 334734919137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,120 miles (+2,069)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 120,120 miles
- Test number
- 263805898094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,051 miles (+1,630)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 118,051 miles
- Test number
- 243327907456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,421 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 116,421 miles
- Test number
- 200644126438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A12 MSE
- Does A12 MSE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 MSE is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on A12 MSE?
- The MOT on A12 MSE is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A12 MSE done?
- A12 MSE was recorded at 132,259 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 807 miles a year.
- Has A12 MSE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A12 MSE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on A12 MSE 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 A12 MSE find?
- A12 MSE passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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