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Volvo 700 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1990 · 1,986 cc

H98 GDPMOT history

H98 GDP is a silver petrol Volvo 700 Series first used on 15 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,476 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H98 GDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
700 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
15 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H98 GDP was last recorded at 127,476 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,476 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,476 miles
  • 2025 – 119,410 miles
  • 2022 – 119,395 miles
  • 2021 – 118,530 miles
  • 2020 – 118,004 miles
  • 2019 – 118,004 miles
  • 2017 – 117,956 miles
  • 2015 – 117,953 miles
  • 2012 – 117,707 miles
  • 2011 – 117,267 miles
  • 2009 – 116,885 miles
  • 2008 – 115,867 miles
  • 2007 – 114,041 miles
  • 2006 – 109,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,476 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,476 miles
    Test number
    5902369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,476 miles
    Test number
    5871587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail127,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,476 miles
    Test number
    5871481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,476 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,476 miles
    Test number
    5847232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,410 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,410 miles
    Test number
    987539637326
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail119,410 miles (+15)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,410 miles
    Test number
    940389770731
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass119,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    119,395 miles
    Test number
    952349334699
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail119,395 miles (+865)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,395 miles
    Test number
    780588983855
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,530 miles (+526)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    118,530 miles
    Test number
    258293353075
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost trailing arm bushes show signs of wear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass118,004 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,004 miles
    Test number
    309228744308
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake still binding - slightly-only just passed !

  11. Fail118,004 miles1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,004 miles
    Test number
    848842854526
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively only just passed requirements recommend repair! (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass118,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,004 miles
    Test number
    665227820419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,004 miles (+48)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,004 miles
    Test number
    990944991211
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass117,956 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,956 miles
    Test number
    236927407619
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail117,953 miles5 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,953 miles
    Test number
    616480161566
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.1 % (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass117,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    117,953 miles
    Test number
    402058135969
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight oil leak (2.7.3)

  17. Fail117,953 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,953 miles
    Test number
    162695789599
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.84 (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight oil leak (2.7.3)

  18. Fail117,953 miles (+246)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,953 miles
    Test number
    960289549749
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.41% (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre sidewall badly cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass117,707 miles (+440)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    117,707 miles
    Test number
    725812532049
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged.

  20. Pass117,267 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    117,267 miles
    Test number
    146537811417
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut in outer wall
    • NoteTailgate gas struts not working

  21. Fail117,267 miles (+382)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,267 miles
    Test number
    169607811029
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut in outer wall
    • NoteTailgate gas struts not working

  22. Pass116,885 miles (+1,018)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    116,885 miles
    Test number
    301237939472
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged

  23. Pass115,867 miles (+1,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    115,867 miles
    Test number
    301752738415
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass114,041 miles (+4,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    114,041 miles
    Test number
    533769027284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass109,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    109,999 miles
    Test number
    394488426251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail109,999 miles1 failure3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,999 miles
    Test number
    804968126273
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/f indicator lens slightly cracked
    • NoteN/s/r reverse lens misted up
    • NoteRear wiper seems loose
    • NoteTail gate struts not supporting weight

Questions about H98 GDP

Does H98 GDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H98 GDP is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on H98 GDP?
The MOT on H98 GDP is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H98 GDP done?
H98 GDP was recorded at 127,476 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 871 miles a year.
Has H98 GDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H98 GDP has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on H98 GDP 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 H98 GDP find?
H98 GDP passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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