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Volvo 900 Series

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,986 cc

L2 GAWMOT history

L2 GAW is a white petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 9 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2024
Mileage
185,640 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 GAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
9 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 GAW was last recorded at 185,640 miles on 29 Jun 2023, 632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2010: 129,429 miles, lower than 129,469 miles on 12 Jul 2010.

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
185,008 miles · 6 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
632 miles
Average per year
5,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 185,640 miles
  • 2022 – 185,008 miles
  • 2021 – 184,005 miles
  • 2020 – 182,711 miles
  • 2019 – 179,759 miles
  • 2018 – 175,958 miles
  • 2017 – 170,047 miles
  • 2016 – 163,968 miles
  • 2015 – 157,566 miles
  • 2014 – 150,077 miles
  • 2013 – 144,271 miles
  • 2012 – 140,398 miles
  • 2011 – 135,205 miles
  • 2010 – 129,429 miles
  • 2009 – 123,122 miles
  • 2008 – 115,794 miles
  • 2007 – 107,186 miles
  • 2006 – 99,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,640 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass185,640 miles (+632)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    185,640 miles
    Test number
    963464773470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass185,008 miles (+1,003)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    185,008 miles
    Test number
    603843577168
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass184,005 miles (+1,294)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    184,005 miles
    Test number
    799099918232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass182,711 miles (+2,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    182,711 miles
    Test number
    979070958981
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass179,759 miles (+3,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    179,759 miles
    Test number
    226503671426
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight weep on rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass175,958 miles (+5,911)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    175,958 miles
    Test number
    133647650438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass170,047 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    170,047 miles
    Test number
    265442828757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail170,047 miles (+6,079)2 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,047 miles
    Test number
    649981635056
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass163,968 miles (+6,402)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    163,968 miles
    Test number
    559856209540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass157,566 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    157,566 miles
    Test number
    858919895109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsr tyre starting to crack and perish on sidewalls

  11. Fail157,566 miles (+7,489)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,566 miles
    Test number
    555655495175
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsr tyre starting to crack and perish on sidewalls

  12. Pass150,077 miles (+5,806)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    150,077 miles
    Test number
    875049584174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass144,271 miles (+3,873)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    144,271 miles
    Test number
    817527173102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • NoteSmall oil leak from rear axel

  14. Pass140,398 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    140,398 miles
    Test number
    549772592170
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFRONT DISCS WORN WITH DEEP LIPS
    • NoteOSR PARK BRAKE NOISY IN OPERATION

  15. Fail140,398 miles (+5,193)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,398 miles
    Test number
    678652992183
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT DISCS WORN WITH DEEP LIPS
    • NoteOSR PARK BRAKE NOISY IN OPERATION

  16. Pass135,205 miles (+5,776)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    135,205 miles
    Test number
    398939391187
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside and offside washer jets require clearing
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt webbing damaged
    • NoteParking brake lever close to end of reserve travel
    • NoteVery slight play offside steering rack

  17. Pass129,429 miles (-40)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    129,429 miles
    Test number
    262077290469
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING AND CRACKING IN TREAD BUT NOT TO CORDS AT THIS TIME

  18. Fail129,469 miles (+6,347)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,469 miles
    Test number
    751163290172
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING AND CRACKING IN TREAD BUT NOT TO CORDS AT THIS TIME

  19. Pass123,122 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    123,122 miles
    Test number
    823194899128
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged

  20. Fail123,120 miles (+7,326)3 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,120 miles
    Test number
    122621499121
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake pads appear to be worn low
    • NoteNearside and offside rear shock absorbers appear to be weak in operation
    • NoteOffside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside washer jet requires clearing

  21. Pass115,794 miles (+8,608)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    115,794 miles
    Test number
    392900708479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass107,186 miles (+7,397)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    107,186 miles
    Test number
    853247307241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    99,789 miles
    Test number
    364291906282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 GAW

Does L2 GAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 GAW expired on 19 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 GAW?
The MOT on L2 GAW expired on 19 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 GAW done?
L2 GAW was recorded at 185,640 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2023, an average of 5,067 miles a year.
Has L2 GAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 GAW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on L2 GAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L2 GAW find?
L2 GAW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2023 with 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp, and 6 more.

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