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Volvo 900 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,986 cc

L46 HJOMOT history

L46 HJO is a blue petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 18 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2024
Mileage
153,464 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L46 HJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
18 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L46 HJO was last recorded at 153,464 miles on 28 Mar 2023, 7,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2007: 11,040 miles, lower than 108,292 miles on 28 Mar 2006.

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
145,948 miles · 12 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,516 miles
Average per year
2,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 153,464 miles
  • 2022 – 145,948 miles
  • 2021 – 145,673 miles
  • 2020 – 144,405 miles
  • 2019 – 141,437 miles
  • 2018 – 131,371 miles
  • 2017 – 126,950 miles
  • 2016 – 126,591 miles
  • 2015 – 126,086 miles
  • 2014 – 123,576 miles
  • 2013 – 123,272 miles
  • 2012 – 121,277 miles
  • 2011 – 118,568 miles
  • 2010 – 116,950 miles
  • 2009 – 115,067 miles
  • 2008 – 112,655 miles
  • 2007 – 11,040 miles
  • 2006 – 108,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,464 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both side (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,464 miles (+7,516)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,464 miles
    Test number
    457382219573
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both side (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass145,948 miles (+275)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,948 miles
    Test number
    499036472651
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALSO EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINTS - BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass145,673 miles (+110)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    145,673 miles
    Test number
    863947344055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of the vehicle

  4. Fail145,563 miles (+1,158)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,563 miles
    Test number
    599906003560
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of the vehicle

  5. Pass144,405 miles (+192)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    144,405 miles
    Test number
    492922576266
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Fail144,213 miles (+2,776)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,213 miles
    Test number
    787348266278
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Pass141,437 miles (+139)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    141,437 miles
    Test number
    242034447921
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  8. Fail141,298 miles (+9,927)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,298 miles
    Test number
    316011359061
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass131,371 miles (+206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    131,371 miles
    Test number
    197740258016
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail131,165 miles (+4,215)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,165 miles
    Test number
    698509991815
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass126,950 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    126,950 miles
    Test number
    729513275452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding sligtly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail126,950 miles (+359)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,950 miles
    Test number
    143340314609
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding sligtly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass126,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    126,591 miles
    Test number
    388338838118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail126,591 miles (+505)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,591 miles
    Test number
    703241681453
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass126,086 miles (+2,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    126,086 miles
    Test number
    245904855088
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass123,576 miles (+304)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    123,576 miles
    Test number
    549345054029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront wipers split on the end

  17. Pass123,272 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    123,272 miles
    Test number
    865506353038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,277 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    121,277 miles
    Test number
    396232202115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,568 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    118,568 miles
    Test number
    569879481014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,950 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    116,950 miles
    Test number
    472438890025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,067 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    115,067 miles
    Test number
    350722299074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail112,655 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,655 miles
    Test number
    663034998046
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass112,655 miles (+101,615)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    112,655 miles
    Test number
    910654498039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,040 miles (-97,252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    11,040 miles
    Test number
    463782297031
    • NoteFront brake hoses cracked.

  25. Pass108,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    108,292 miles
    Test number
    354987086062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L46 HJO

Does L46 HJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L46 HJO expired on 27 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L46 HJO?
The MOT on L46 HJO expired on 27 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L46 HJO done?
L46 HJO was recorded at 153,464 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2023, an average of 2,657 miles a year.
Has L46 HJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L46 HJO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on L46 HJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L46 HJO find?
L46 HJO passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2023 with 10 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.

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