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Volvo 240

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,986 cc

L2 SYAMOT history

L2 SYA is a blue petrol Volvo 240 first used on 25 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 76,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
76,973 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 SYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
240
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
25 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 SYA was last recorded at 76,973 miles on 20 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2025: 76,973 miles, lower than 97,673 miles on 12 Sept 2025.

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
97,673 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Average per year
1,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,973 miles
  • 2024 – 76,973 miles
  • 2023 – 76,973 miles
  • 2021 – 74,329 miles
  • 2015 – 73,836 miles
  • 2014 – 72,985 miles
  • 2013 – 71,855 miles
  • 2012 – 70,603 miles
  • 2011 – 68,592 miles
  • 2010 – 65,536 miles
  • 2009 – 63,325 miles
  • 2008 – 60,626 miles
  • 2007 – 57,997 miles
  • 2006 – 56,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,973 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,973 miles (-20,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,973 miles
    Test number
    907647640494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail97,673 miles (+20,700)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,673 miles
    Test number
    830555797900
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass76,973 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,973 miles
    Test number
    818831868054
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,973 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,973 miles
    Test number
    377935905228
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,973 miles (+2,644)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,973 miles
    Test number
    185727706955
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Within zone "a" greater than 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,329 miles
    Test number
    526367507245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,329 miles (+493)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,329 miles
    Test number
    242346570324
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass73,836 miles (+851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,836 miles
    Test number
    191916672352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer sill corroding

  9. Pass72,985 miles (+1,130)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,985 miles
    Test number
    745500464205
    • NoteGeneral under body corroding
    • NoteN/s/f tyre scrubbing and getting low on tread
    • NoteO/s/outer sill corroding
    • NoteRear bottom arms corroding

  10. Pass71,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    777506753270
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Fail71,855 miles (+1,252)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    529475353281
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass70,603 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,603 miles
    Test number
    878517552206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,592 miles
    Test number
    488450771295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,592 miles (+3,056)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,592 miles
    Test number
    345210371451
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass65,536 miles (+2,211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,536 miles
    Test number
    853039850265
    • NoteCrack in fron t number plate

  16. Pass63,325 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,325 miles
    Test number
    361439359483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,626 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,626 miles
    Test number
    250325358254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,997 miles
    Test number
    473197067202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,997 miles (+1,852)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,997 miles
    Test number
    924157667290
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass56,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    56,145 miles
    Test number
    392279466268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 SYA

Does L2 SYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 SYA expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 SYA?
The MOT on L2 SYA expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 SYA done?
L2 SYA was recorded at 76,973 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2025, an average of 1,097 miles a year.
Has L2 SYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 SYA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L2 SYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L2 SYA find?
L2 SYA passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge.

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