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Volvo 900 Series

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,316 cc

L273 JOPMOT history

L273 JOP is a red petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 21 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2025
Mileage
107,562 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L273 JOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,316 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
21 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L273 JOP was last recorded at 107,562 miles on 25 Mar 2024, 416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,146 miles · 25 Jul 2018
Between the last two tests
416 miles
Average per year
1,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,562 miles
  • 2018 – 107,146 miles
  • 2017 – 106,706 miles
  • 2016 – 106,195 miles
  • 2015 – 104,755 miles
  • 2014 – 103,164 miles
  • 2012 – 99,105 miles
  • 2011 – 96,200 miles
  • 2010 – 92,621 miles
  • 2009 – 88,685 miles
  • 2008 – 85,165 miles
  • 2007 – 81,822 miles
  • 2006 – 78,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,562 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,562 miles (+416)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,562 miles
    Test number
    359325195408
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass107,146 miles (+440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,146 miles
    Test number
    782387670541
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across the axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across the axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,706 miles
    Test number
    195801410904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  4. Fail106,706 miles (+511)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,706 miles
    Test number
    989397226878
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  5. Pass106,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,195 miles
    Test number
    634285583648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,195 miles (+1,440)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,195 miles
    Test number
    604495859000
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass104,755 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,755 miles
    Test number
    396130515139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Fail104,750 miles (+1,586)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,750 miles
    Test number
    317845505101
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass103,164 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    103,164 miles
    Test number
    967741414047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perrished on sidewalls

  10. Fail103,160 miles (+4,055)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,160 miles
    Test number
    448116804088
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perrished on sidewalls

  11. Pass99,105 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    99,105 miles
    Test number
    249194922172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,200 miles (+3,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,200 miles
    Test number
    118622901125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass92,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    92,621 miles
    Test number
    901205880058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,621 miles (+3,936)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,621 miles
    Test number
    780675080005
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  15. Pass88,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,685 miles
    Test number
    131363579091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,685 miles (+3,520)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,685 miles
    Test number
    233633679028
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass85,165 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    85,165 miles
    Test number
    851549278014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,822 miles (+3,054)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,822 miles
    Test number
    381151777064
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge slightly
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  19. Fail78,768 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,768 miles
    Test number
    582238866002
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise 1/ wiper blade n/s replace. 2/ tyre n/s front low tread. 3/ check parking brake shoes o/s/rear.

  20. Pass78,768 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    78,768 miles
    Test number
    694108266064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise 1/ wiper blade n/s replace. 2/ tyre n/s front low tread. 3/ check parking brake shoes o/s/rear.

Questions about L273 JOP

Does L273 JOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L273 JOP expired on 24 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L273 JOP?
The MOT on L273 JOP expired on 24 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L273 JOP done?
L273 JOP was recorded at 107,562 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2024, an average of 1,596 miles a year.
Has L273 JOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L273 JOP has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on L273 JOP 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 L273 JOP find?
L273 JOP passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear stop lamp(s) insecure; exhaust noisy, and 3 more.

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