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Volvo 900 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 1,986 cc

H823 KADMOT history

H823 KAD is a blue petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 5 Jun 1991. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 270,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
270,699 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H823 KAD
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
5 Jun 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H823 KAD was last recorded at 270,699 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
270,654 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
2,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 270,699 miles
  • 2024 – 268,182 miles
  • 2023 – 267,250 miles
  • 2022 – 265,274 miles
  • 2021 – 262,719 miles
  • 2020 – 260,952 miles
  • 2019 – 256,917 miles
  • 2018 – 249,346 miles
  • 2017 – 240,236 miles
  • 2016 – 240,041 miles
  • 2015 – 238,993 miles
  • 2014 – 237,163 miles
  • 2013 – 235,829 miles
  • 2012 – 233,931 miles
  • 2011 – 231,068 miles
  • 2010 – 227,898 miles
  • 2009 – 225,575 miles
  • 2008 – 221,887 miles
  • 2007 – 217,543 miles
  • 2006 – 212,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,699 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated all fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass270,699 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    270,699 miles
    Test number
    516316155319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail270,654 miles (+2,472)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,654 miles
    Test number
    977198623244
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass268,182 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    268,182 miles
    Test number
    782790471490
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail268,126 miles (+876)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,126 miles
    Test number
    458717504265
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass267,250 miles (+1,976)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    267,250 miles
    Test number
    986067081065
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear passenger doors corroded at bottom

  6. Pass265,274 miles (+2,555)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    265,274 miles
    Test number
    523915224650
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass262,719 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    262,719 miles
    Test number
    105729774994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass260,952 miles (+4,035)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    260,952 miles
    Test number
    884818260298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass256,917 miles (+7,571)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    256,917 miles
    Test number
    385092945760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass249,346 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    249,346 miles
    Test number
    691741651596
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail249,307 miles (+9,071)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,307 miles
    Test number
    639965118121
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass240,236 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    240,236 miles
    Test number
    536469258585
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary digital satellite speedometer fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNoise from rear brakes

  13. Fail240,236 miles (+195)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,236 miles
    Test number
    914441059821
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNoise from rear brakes

  14. Pass240,041 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    240,041 miles
    Test number
    795395925183
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and offside. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail240,041 miles (+1,048)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,041 miles
    Test number
    337975676355
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and offside. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass238,993 miles (+1,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    238,993 miles
    Test number
    223056548634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass237,163 miles (+1,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    237,163 miles
    Test number
    326362284297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  18. Pass235,829 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    235,829 miles
    Test number
    896848543254
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail235,826 miles (+1,895)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,826 miles
    Test number
    218629933269
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass233,931 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    233,931 miles
    Test number
    397286862461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail233,928 miles (+2,860)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,928 miles
    Test number
    477174562265
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass231,068 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    231,068 miles
    Test number
    635992061230
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  23. Fail231,010 miles (+3,112)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,010 miles
    Test number
    546839641264
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Pass227,898 miles (+2,323)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    227,898 miles
    Test number
    893230950269
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass225,575 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    225,575 miles
    Test number
    571180469281
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Fail225,570 miles (+3,683)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,570 miles
    Test number
    311409159469
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  27. Pass221,887 miles (+4,344)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    221,887 miles
    Test number
    132219948285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass217,543 miles (+4,940)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    217,543 miles
    Test number
    632403947268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass212,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    212,603 miles
    Test number
    624135206252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail212,603 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,603 miles
    Test number
    662185306238
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Questions about H823 KAD

Does H823 KAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H823 KAD is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on H823 KAD?
The MOT on H823 KAD is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H823 KAD done?
H823 KAD was recorded at 270,699 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,953 miles a year.
Has H823 KAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H823 KAD has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on H823 KAD 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 H823 KAD find?
H823 KAD passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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