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Volvo 900 Series

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,986 cc

L456 HBWMOT history

L456 HBW is a red petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 7 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 283,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2024
Mileage
283,941 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L456 HBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
7 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L456 HBW was last recorded at 283,941 miles on 20 Oct 2023, 3,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2018: 276,226 miles, lower than 276,246 miles on 18 Aug 2017.

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
280,667 miles · 10 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,274 miles
Average per year
7,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 283,941 miles
  • 2022 – 280,667 miles
  • 2021 – 276,918 miles
  • 2019 – 276,916 miles
  • 2018 – 276,226 miles
  • 2017 – 276,246 miles
  • 2016 – 268,423 miles
  • 2015 – 258,018 miles
  • 2014 – 247,937 miles
  • 2013 – 236,183 miles
  • 2012 – 221,736 miles
  • 2011 – 208,151 miles
  • 2010 – 198,889 miles
  • 2009 – 191,267 miles
  • 2007 – 174,765 miles
  • 2006 – 163,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass283,941 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass283,941 miles (+3,274)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    283,941 miles
    Test number
    368448782091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

  2. Pass280,667 miles (+3,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    280,667 miles
    Test number
    755198509818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass276,918 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    276,918 miles
    Test number
    946857659407
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail276,916 miles8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,916 miles
    Test number
    634826145030
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass276,916 miles (+690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    276,916 miles
    Test number
    115812416832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass276,226 miles (-20)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    276,226 miles
    Test number
    578922166356
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass276,246 miles (+7,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    276,246 miles
    Test number
    644100398160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass268,423 miles (+10,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    268,423 miles
    Test number
    903381638555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass258,018 miles (+10,081)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    258,018 miles
    Test number
    347001045231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass247,937 miles (+11,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    247,937 miles
    Test number
    306468534216
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass236,183 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    236,183 miles
    Test number
    367692843435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

  12. Fail236,177 miles (+14,441)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,177 miles
    Test number
    807142443285
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

  13. Pass221,736 miles (+13,585)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    221,736 miles
    Test number
    267388432263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass208,151 miles (+9,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    208,151 miles
    Test number
    975239321229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass198,889 miles (+7,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    198,889 miles
    Test number
    302107730283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass191,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    191,267 miles
    Test number
    222548039270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    114147728252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass174,765 miles (+11,676)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    174,765 miles
    Test number
    330403047233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass163,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    163,089 miles
    Test number
    690658736286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L456 HBW

Does L456 HBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L456 HBW expired on 19 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L456 HBW?
The MOT on L456 HBW expired on 19 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L456 HBW done?
L456 HBW was recorded at 283,941 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2023, an average of 7,047 miles a year.
Has L456 HBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L456 HBW has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L456 HBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L456 HBW find?
L456 HBW passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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