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Volvo 240

Silver · Petrol · 1990 · 1,986 cc

B20 TRHMOT history

B20 TRH is a silver petrol Volvo 240 first used on 5 Jun 1990. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 130,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,476 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 TRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
240
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
5 Jun 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 TRH was last recorded at 130,476 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,463 miles · 23 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,476 miles
  • 2025 – 130,463 miles
  • 2024 – 129,723 miles
  • 2023 – 126,356 miles
  • 2022 – 123,896 miles
  • 2021 – 120,518 miles
  • 2020 – 117,395 miles
  • 2019 – 114,288 miles
  • 2018 – 111,344 miles
  • 2017 – 109,118 miles
  • 2016 – 102,747 miles
  • 2015 – 99,728 miles
  • 2014 – 95,478 miles
  • 2013 – 91,279 miles
  • 2012 – 88,190 miles
  • 2011 – 83,720 miles
  • 2010 – 79,893 miles
  • 2009 – 75,449 miles
  • 2008 – 72,849 miles
  • 2007 – 68,920 miles
  • 2006 – 64,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,476 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,476 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,476 miles
    Test number
    917645065821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail130,463 miles (+740)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,463 miles
    Test number
    234633948066
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass129,723 miles (+3,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,723 miles
    Test number
    370889463703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass126,356 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,356 miles
    Test number
    493247070750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail126,356 miles (+2,460)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,356 miles
    Test number
    123478812273
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass123,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,896 miles
    Test number
    228482178167
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail123,894 miles (+3,376)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,894 miles
    Test number
    159962277314
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass120,518 miles (+3,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,518 miles
    Test number
    485024665271
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass117,395 miles (+3,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,395 miles
    Test number
    152562198047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass114,288 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,288 miles
    Test number
    248552483788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,344 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,344 miles
    Test number
    922120133939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,314 miles (+2,196)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,314 miles
    Test number
    981616649637
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass109,118 miles (+6,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,118 miles
    Test number
    625698255587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass102,747 miles (+3,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,747 miles
    Test number
    625717343468
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass99,728 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,728 miles
    Test number
    278388825469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail99,668 miles (+4,190)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,668 miles
    Test number
    616697625149
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass95,478 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,478 miles
    Test number
    848974334121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Fail95,427 miles (+4,148)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,427 miles
    Test number
    705178224101
    • FailureBrake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  19. Pass91,279 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,279 miles
    Test number
    465186713126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail91,039 miles (+2,849)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,039 miles
    Test number
    695977203125
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail88,190 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,190 miles
    Test number
    607982702135
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass88,190 miles (+4,470)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,190 miles
    Test number
    769762402115
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass83,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,720 miles
    Test number
    669084421183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Fail83,720 miles (+3,827)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,720 miles
    Test number
    899194621164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass79,893 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,893 miles
    Test number
    840463310137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Fail79,867 miles (+4,418)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,867 miles
    Test number
    791009700128
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass75,449 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,449 miles
    Test number
    700597509154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass72,849 miles (+3,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,849 miles
    Test number
    234481528122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass68,920 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,920 miles
    Test number
    984163917167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass64,549 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,549 miles
    Test number
    102480916155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail64,503 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,503 miles
    Test number
    783329506100
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Questions about B20 TRH

Does B20 TRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 TRH is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 TRH?
The MOT on B20 TRH is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 TRH done?
B20 TRH was recorded at 130,476 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 3,344 miles a year.
Has B20 TRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 TRH has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on B20 TRH 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 B20 TRH find?
B20 TRH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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