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Volvo 900 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,986 cc

K79 DHKMOT history

K79 DHK is a blue petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 6 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
93,986 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K79 DHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
6 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K79 DHK was last recorded at 93,986 miles on 20 May 2026, 896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2012: 69,145 miles, lower than 126,453 miles on 21 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,090 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,986 miles
  • 2025 – 93,090 miles
  • 2024 – 91,191 miles
  • 2023 – 88,276 miles
  • 2022 – 86,626 miles
  • 2021 – 81,265 miles
  • 2020 – 77,228 miles
  • 2019 – 69,145 miles
  • 2013 – 69,145 miles
  • 2012 – 69,145 miles
  • 2011 – 126,453 miles
  • 2010 – 125,565 miles
  • 2009 – 124,890 miles
  • 2008 – 124,122 miles
  • 2007 – 123,173 miles
  • 2006 – 121,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,986 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Intercooler insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,986 miles (+896)5 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    93,986 miles
    Test number
    788627773032
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,090 miles (+1,899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,090 miles
    Test number
    479946249574
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear rear diff slight leak

  3. Pass91,191 miles (+2,915)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,191 miles
    Test number
    441695666364
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,276 miles (+1,650)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,276 miles
    Test number
    662742731794
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp unit damaged
    • AdvisorySlight travel in parking brake
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in oil

  5. Pass86,626 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    86,626 miles
    Test number
    809532050398
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntercooler insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail86,625 miles (+5,360)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,625 miles
    Test number
    651397884344
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntercooler insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,265 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    81,265 miles
    Test number
    642290424656
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen os x 2
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high
    • AdvisoryNsf head light cracked nut pattern ok

  8. Fail81,265 miles (+4,037)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,265 miles
    Test number
    608090250880
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen os x 2
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high
    • AdvisoryNsf head light cracked nut pattern ok

  9. Pass77,228 miles (+4)5 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,228 miles
    Test number
    571373608080
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Electrical wiring insecure to axle sensor (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated to axle sensor (4.11 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake plastic guides over axle need replacing
    • AdvisoryHazard switch damaged

  10. Fail77,224 miles (+8,079)1 dangerous5 major5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,224 miles
    Test number
    322407397786
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Electrical wiring insecure to axle sensor (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated to axle sensor (4.11 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHazard switch damaged

  11. Pass69,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,145 miles
    Test number
    465706894971
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking on walls and between tread

  12. Fail69,145 miles5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,145 miles
    Test number
    216512875960
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Seat belt missing o/s and n/s and centre missing and anchors (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking on walls and between tread

  13. Pass69,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,145 miles
    Test number
    966155393050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,145 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,145 miles
    Test number
    925012293029
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass69,145 miles (-57,308)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,145 miles
    Test number
    175453482443
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass126,453 miles (+888)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    126,453 miles
    Test number
    795740181075
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

  17. Pass125,565 miles (+675)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    125,565 miles
    Test number
    671462080077
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre on side wall.

  18. Pass124,890 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    124,890 miles
    Test number
    101628479426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass124,122 miles (+949)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    124,122 miles
    Test number
    472906988089
    • 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 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brakes starting to bind

  20. Pass123,173 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    123,173 miles
    Test number
    303464697042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass121,989 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    121,989 miles
    Test number
    472079886052
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHand brake travel high

Questions about K79 DHK

Does K79 DHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K79 DHK is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K79 DHK?
The MOT on K79 DHK is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K79 DHK done?
K79 DHK was recorded at 93,986 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026.
Has K79 DHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K79 DHK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on K79 DHK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K79 DHK find?
K79 DHK passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 5 minor defects and 16 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; hazard warning tell-tale inoperative; nearside front position lamp incorrect colour, and 18 more.

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