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Volvo 900 Series

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,986 cc

L273 WFTMOT history

L273 WFT is a green petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 3 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 9,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2024
Mileage
9,610 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L273 WFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
3 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L273 WFT was last recorded at 9,610 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2017: 1,020 miles, lower than 180,067 miles on 27 Jan 2016.

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
8,991 miles · 2 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 9,610 miles
  • 2022 – 8,991 miles
  • 2021 – 8,370 miles
  • 2020 – 7,528 miles
  • 2019 – 5,220 miles
  • 2018 – 3,157 miles
  • 2017 – 1,020 miles
  • 2016 – 180,067 miles
  • 2015 – 179,073 miles
  • 2014 – 177,824 miles
  • 2013 – 174,577 miles
  • 2012 – 170,987 miles
  • 2011 – 165,632 miles
  • 2010 – 160,757 miles
  • 2009 – 155,655 miles
  • 2008 – 144,551 miles
  • 2007 – 134,433 miles
  • 2006 – 124,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,610 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Play in propshaft centre bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,610 miles (+619)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    9,610 miles
    Test number
    885220277551
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass8,991 miles (+621)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    8,991 miles
    Test number
    536680535481
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass8,370 miles (+842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    8,370 miles
    Test number
    179423160618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass7,528 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    7,528 miles
    Test number
    501073033404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass5,220 miles (+2,063)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    5,220 miles
    Test number
    724128633846
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass3,157 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    3,157 miles
    Test number
    812517292647
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing

  7. Fail3,127 miles (+2,107)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,127 miles
    Test number
    124572415746
    • DangerousRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing

  8. Pass1,020 miles (-179,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    1,020 miles
    Test number
    721060863717
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass180,067 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    180,067 miles
    Test number
    346051879076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass179,073 miles (+1,249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    179,073 miles
    Test number
    135120735489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass177,824 miles (+3,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    177,824 miles
    Test number
    177831724424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass174,577 miles (+3,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    174,577 miles
    Test number
    268075143095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass170,987 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    170,987 miles
    Test number
    479403872095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass165,632 miles (+4,875)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    165,632 miles
    Test number
    888150281025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass160,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    160,757 miles
    Test number
    764654480046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail160,757 miles (+5,102)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,757 miles
    Test number
    790304880043
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass155,655 miles (+11,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    155,655 miles
    Test number
    612932779013
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass144,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    144,551 miles
    Test number
    852566988065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail144,551 miles (+10,118)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,551 miles
    Test number
    844566688092
    • DangerousCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre rotation wrong.

  20. Pass134,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    134,433 miles
    Test number
    721989477024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail134,433 miles (+10,141)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,433 miles
    Test number
    923159477096
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  22. Pass124,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    124,292 miles
    Test number
    833002866084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail124,292 miles3 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,292 miles
    Test number
    302421466039
    • DangerousNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • DangerousRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L273 WFT

Does L273 WFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L273 WFT expired on 26 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L273 WFT?
The MOT on L273 WFT expired on 26 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L273 WFT done?
L273 WFT was recorded at 9,610 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023.
Has L273 WFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L273 WFT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on L273 WFT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L273 WFT find?
L273 WFT passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 11 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill, and 8 more.

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