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Volvo 900 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,986 cc

L38 SNGMOT history

L38 SNG is a silver petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
115,955 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L38 SNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 SNG was last recorded at 115,955 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 2,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2025: 113,917 miles, lower than 115,115 miles on 5 Jul 2024.

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
113,917 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,038 miles
Average per year
1,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,955 miles
  • 2025 – 113,917 miles
  • 2024 – 115,115 miles
  • 2023 – 108,530 miles
  • 2022 – 105,741 miles
  • 2021 – 104,095 miles
  • 2020 – 97,037 miles
  • 2019 – 90,776 miles
  • 2018 – 89,459 miles
  • 2017 – 89,401 miles
  • 2016 – 89,241 miles
  • 2015 – 88,598 miles
  • 2014 – 88,222 miles
  • 2013 – 87,530 miles
  • 2012 – 86,796 miles
  • 2011 – 86,109 miles
  • 2010 – 85,305 miles
  • 2009 – 84,068 miles
  • 2008 – 82,401 miles
  • 2007 – 80,229 miles
  • 2006 – 77,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,955 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,955 miles (+2,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    115,955 miles
    Test number
    877618944084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass113,917 miles (-1,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,917 miles
    Test number
    955721985539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall hole caused by corrosion outside prescribed area NSF ARCH

  3. Pass115,115 miles (+4,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,115 miles
    Test number
    177168478465
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail111,115 miles (+2,585)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,115 miles
    Test number
    143717630378
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass108,530 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,530 miles
    Test number
    218324008561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,741 miles (+1,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,741 miles
    Test number
    988545323904
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass104,095 miles (+7,058)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,095 miles
    Test number
    857796125293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    97,037 miles
    Test number
    810561419201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail97,037 miles (+6,261)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,037 miles
    Test number
    562552174045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,776 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    90,776 miles
    Test number
    875042195601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,459 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,459 miles
    Test number
    541367385231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,401 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,401 miles
    Test number
    670954630246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,241 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,241 miles
    Test number
    376540518953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,598 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,598 miles
    Test number
    189000445047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,222 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    88,222 miles
    Test number
    548105934032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,530 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,530 miles
    Test number
    299736833015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,796 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,796 miles
    Test number
    709331632028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,109 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,109 miles
    Test number
    969422331065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,305 miles (+1,237)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,305 miles
    Test number
    561455730039
    • 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)
    • NoteHead lamp wipers split
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  20. Pass84,068 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,068 miles
    Test number
    431272029000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,401 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    82,401 miles
    Test number
    432285538033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    80,229 miles
    Test number
    751117137005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,229 miles (+2,647)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,229 miles
    Test number
    663907337000
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass77,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    77,582 miles
    Test number
    132670146035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,582 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,582 miles
    Test number
    584340846039
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about L38 SNG

Does L38 SNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L38 SNG is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L38 SNG?
The MOT on L38 SNG is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L38 SNG done?
L38 SNG was recorded at 115,955 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 1,880 miles a year.
Has L38 SNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L38 SNG has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L38 SNG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L38 SNG find?
L38 SNG passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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