Volvo 900 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 2,316 cc
L42 VLRMOT history
L42 VLR is a blue petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 10 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 259,188 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 259,188 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,569 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L42 VLR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- 900 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,316 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 10 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L42 VLR was last recorded at 259,188 miles on 16 May 2026, 4,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 254,842 miles · 5 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,346 miles
- Average per year
- 7,569 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 259,188 miles
- 2025 – 254,842 miles
- 2024 – 248,243 miles
- 2023 – 243,538 miles
- 2022 – 243,129 miles
- 2021 – 236,765 miles
- 2020 – 230,482 miles
- 2019 – 222,502 miles
- 2018 – 209,837 miles
- 2017 – 198,075 miles
- 2016 – 186,154 miles
- 2015 – 174,446 miles
- 2013 – 158,154 miles
- 2012 – 145,810 miles
- 2011 – 130,430 miles
- 2010 – 128,177 miles
- 2009 – 124,453 miles
- 2008 – 119,901 miles
- 2007 – 113,437 miles
- 2006 – 107,869 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass259,188 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass259,188 miles (+4,346)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 259,188 miles
- Test number
- 345428069247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass254,842 miles (+203)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 254,842 miles
- Test number
- 861944939821
- 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))
Fail254,639 miles (+6,396)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 254,639 miles
- Test number
- 642309969026
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass248,243 miles (+4,705)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 248,243 miles
- Test number
- 123031492447
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass243,538 miles (+409)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 243,538 miles
- Test number
- 747793363443
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass243,129 miles (+6,364)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 243,129 miles
- Test number
- 180777496430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass236,765 miles (+6,283)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 236,765 miles
- Test number
- 777013404627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass230,482 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2021
- Odometer
- 230,482 miles
- Test number
- 390470128002
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Fail230,482 miles (+7,980)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,482 miles
- Test number
- 522863027641
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass222,502 miles (+12,665)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 222,502 miles
- Test number
- 939170940192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass209,837 miles (+11,762)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 209,837 miles
- Test number
- 790475562478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,075 miles (+11,921)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 198,075 miles
- Test number
- 937216082044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,154 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 186,154 miles
- Test number
- 125840833778
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail186,154 miles (+11,708)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,154 miles
- Test number
- 343900795826
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail174,446 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,446 miles
- Test number
- 217325925194
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass174,446 miles (+16,292)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 174,446 miles
- Test number
- 769475525103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,154 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,154 miles
- Test number
- 756655603366
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass158,154 miles (+12,344)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 158,154 miles
- Test number
- 895635203315
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass145,810 miles (+15,380)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 145,810 miles
- Test number
- 229874012267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,430 miles (+2,253)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 130,430 miles
- Test number
- 457137441127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,177 miles (+3,724)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 128,177 miles
- Test number
- 274622050143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,453 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,453 miles
- Test number
- 440319939156
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass124,453 miles (+4,552)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2010
- Odometer
- 124,453 miles
- Test number
- 692989039131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,901 miles (+6,464)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 119,901 miles
- Test number
- 854985948152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass113,437 miles (+5,568)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2008
- Odometer
- 113,437 miles
- Test number
- 272336437117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,869 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2007
- Odometer
- 107,869 miles
- Test number
- 574459336192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L42 VLR
- Does L42 VLR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L42 VLR is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L42 VLR?
- The MOT on L42 VLR is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L42 VLR done?
- L42 VLR was recorded at 259,188 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 7,569 miles a year.
- Has L42 VLR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L42 VLR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L42 VLR 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 L42 VLR find?
- L42 VLR passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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