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Volvo 900 Series

Maroon · Petrol · 1996 · 2,316 cc

CHL 965MOT history

CHL 965 is a maroon petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 20 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
108,365 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CHL 965
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,316 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
20 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

CHL 965 was last recorded at 108,365 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,009 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,356 miles
Average per year
3,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,365 miles
  • 2025 – 106,009 miles
  • 2024 – 103,862 miles
  • 2023 – 101,126 miles
  • 2022 – 98,788 miles
  • 2021 – 96,840 miles
  • 2020 – 95,730 miles
  • 2019 – 92,470 miles
  • 2018 – 89,565 miles
  • 2017 – 86,398 miles
  • 2016 – 82,196 miles
  • 2015 – 78,354 miles
  • 2014 – 73,757 miles
  • 2013 – 70,014 miles
  • 2012 – 65,645 miles
  • 2011 – 61,352 miles
  • 2010 – 58,020 miles
  • 2009 – 55,045 miles
  • 2008 – 51,700 miles
  • 2007 – 48,786 miles
  • 2006 – 46,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,365 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.

  • Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joins

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,365 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    108,365 miles
    Test number
    780993364935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,009 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,009 miles
    Test number
    998497996479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,862 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,862 miles
    Test number
    275424524748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,126 miles (+2,338)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,126 miles
    Test number
    841571746696
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,788 miles (+1,948)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    98,788 miles
    Test number
    945459724966
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryScreen chipped

  6. Pass96,840 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    96,840 miles
    Test number
    624607018048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,730 miles (+3,260)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    95,730 miles
    Test number
    469103691494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,470 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    92,470 miles
    Test number
    916825360549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,565 miles (+3,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,565 miles
    Test number
    910923487399
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  10. Pass86,398 miles (+106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    137524737298
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joins (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Fail86,292 miles (+4,096)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,292 miles
    Test number
    192211274298
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joins (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass82,196 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,196 miles
    Test number
    170985877464
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail82,193 miles (+3,839)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,193 miles
    Test number
    541705727901
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass78,354 miles (+4,597)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,354 miles
    Test number
    346655805154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass73,757 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,757 miles
    Test number
    229476604194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,014 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,014 miles
    Test number
    225120223153
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NotePlay in nsf steering track rod

  17. Fail70,010 miles (+4,365)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,010 miles
    Test number
    629849713135
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NotePlay in nsf steering track rod

  18. Pass65,645 miles (+4,293)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,645 miles
    Test number
    156017012126
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  19. Pass61,352 miles (+3,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,352 miles
    Test number
    485208011139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass58,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,020 miles
    Test number
    244192310107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,015 miles (+2,970)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,015 miles
    Test number
    284112910440
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass55,045 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,045 miles
    Test number
    921047419148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,038 miles (+3,338)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,038 miles
    Test number
    432713719131
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass51,700 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,700 miles
    Test number
    920905318122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,696 miles (+2,910)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,696 miles
    Test number
    361934418115
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureTie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass48,786 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,786 miles
    Test number
    671737017180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,098 miles
    Test number
    283148716420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about CHL 965

What vehicle is registration CHL 965 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CHL 965 on a maroon petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 20 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 CHL 965 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CHL 965 is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on CHL 965?
The MOT on CHL 965 is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CHL 965 done?
CHL 965 was recorded at 108,365 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,116 miles a year.
Has CHL 965 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CHL 965 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on CHL 965 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 CHL 965 find?
CHL 965 passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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