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Volvo 900 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,316 cc

L25 VOLMOT history

L25 VOL is a blue petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 13 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 195,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
195,047 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 VOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,316 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
13 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 VOL was last recorded at 195,047 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 5,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,374 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,673 miles
Average per year
4,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,047 miles
  • 2025 – 189,374 miles
  • 2024 – 188,057 miles
  • 2022 – 184,042 miles
  • 2021 – 181,044 miles
  • 2020 – 179,826 miles
  • 2019 – 176,432 miles
  • 2018 – 174,805 miles
  • 2017 – 171,206 miles
  • 2016 – 166,223 miles
  • 2015 – 160,736 miles
  • 2014 – 154,505 miles
  • 2013 – 148,693 miles
  • 2012 – 143,799 miles
  • 2011 – 137,468 miles
  • 2010 – 131,017 miles
  • 2009 – 124,809 miles
  • 2008 – 117,085 miles
  • 2007 – 109,619 miles
  • 2006 – 100,941 miles
  • 2005 – 92,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,047 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,047 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    195,047 miles
    Test number
    511509311329
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail195,047 miles (+5,673)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,047 miles
    Test number
    635311384486
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass189,374 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    189,374 miles
    Test number
    899702178223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass188,057 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    188,057 miles
    Test number
    906867309871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass184,042 miles (+2,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    184,042 miles
    Test number
    962897806575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass181,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    181,044 miles
    Test number
    204794537498
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail181,044 miles (+1,218)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,044 miles
    Test number
    232887057419
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass179,826 miles (+3,394)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    179,826 miles
    Test number
    486003793088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass176,432 miles (+1,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    176,432 miles
    Test number
    484277831312
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass174,805 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    174,805 miles
    Test number
    195929606656
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount poor

  11. Fail174,805 miles (+161)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,805 miles
    Test number
    606943985594
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount poor

  12. Fail174,644 miles (+3,438)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,644 miles
    Test number
    968819779408
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass171,206 miles (+4,983)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    171,206 miles
    Test number
    437049385915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass166,223 miles (+5,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    166,223 miles
    Test number
    985968800739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass160,736 miles (+6,231)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    160,736 miles
    Test number
    622691922542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass154,505 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    154,505 miles
    Test number
    287092854274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass148,693 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    148,693 miles
    Test number
    227373653219
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail148,693 miles (+4,894)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,693 miles
    Test number
    715503753264
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass143,799 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    143,799 miles
    Test number
    235049782224
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Fail143,799 miles (+6,331)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,799 miles
    Test number
    589059882295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass137,468 miles (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    137,468 miles
    Test number
    349194081474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass131,017 miles (+6,208)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    131,017 miles
    Test number
    451656080247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass124,809 miles (+7,724)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    124,809 miles
    Test number
    180690499224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass117,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    117,085 miles
    Test number
    610479168242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail117,085 miles (+7,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,085 miles
    Test number
    472968168278
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass109,619 miles (+8,678)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    109,619 miles
    Test number
    782087367235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass100,941 miles (+8,160)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    100,941 miles
    Test number
    691141976220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass92,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    92,781 miles
    Test number
    523584375211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 VOL

Does L25 VOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 VOL is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 VOL?
The MOT on L25 VOL is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 VOL done?
L25 VOL was recorded at 195,047 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,915 miles a year.
Has L25 VOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 VOL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L25 VOL 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 L25 VOL find?
L25 VOL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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