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Volvo 900 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1996 · 2,922 cc

C5 DBHMOT history

C5 DBH is a purple petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 4 Oct 1996. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 72,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
72,779 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 DBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,922 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
4 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 DBH was last recorded at 72,779 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,431 miles · 25 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
348 miles
Average per year
939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,779 miles
  • 2024 – 72,431 miles
  • 2023 – 71,966 miles
  • 2022 – 71,847 miles
  • 2021 – 71,835 miles
  • 2020 – 71,833 miles
  • 2019 – 69,596 miles
  • 2018 – 69,353 miles
  • 2016 – 68,654 miles
  • 2014 – 68,199 miles
  • 2013 – 66,341 miles
  • 2012 – 64,834 miles
  • 2010 – 64,378 miles
  • 2009 – 63,174 miles
  • 2008 – 60,364 miles
  • 2007 – 56,680 miles
  • 2006 – 54,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,779 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak at radiator

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,779 miles (+348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,779 miles
    Test number
    288005304961
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak at radiator
  2. Pass72,431 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,431 miles
    Test number
    967794993319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,966 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,966 miles
    Test number
    720066203631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    744053736878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,847 miles (+12)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    664253199760
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass71,835 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,835 miles
    Test number
    360139858036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,833 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,833 miles
    Test number
    869763875863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,596 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,596 miles
    Test number
    511408451582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,353 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,353 miles
    Test number
    167039603863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,654 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,654 miles
    Test number
    777568973863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,646 miles (+447)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,646 miles
    Test number
    204178756723
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  12. Pass68,199 miles (+1,858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,199 miles
    Test number
    696496834063
    • NoteExhaust hanger broken
  13. Pass66,341 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,341 miles
    Test number
    186783443006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,834 miles (+456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,834 miles
    Test number
    936808742021
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  15. Pass64,378 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,378 miles
    Test number
    133462870198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,174 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,174 miles
    Test number
    541121599126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,364 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,364 miles
    Test number
    323521198169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,680 miles (+1,841)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,680 miles
    Test number
    123496387148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,839 miles
    Test number
    274435986457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 DBH

Does C5 DBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 DBH expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 DBH?
The MOT on C5 DBH expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 DBH done?
C5 DBH was recorded at 72,779 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 939 miles a year.
Has C5 DBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 DBH has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on C5 DBH 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 C5 DBH find?
C5 DBH passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack; coolant leak at radiator.

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