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Volvo 900 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,316 cc

L48 VLRMOT history

L48 VLR is a blue petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 7 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 163,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2024
Mileage
163,223 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L48 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
1994
First used
7 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L48 VLR was last recorded at 163,223 miles on 24 Jul 2023, 736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,487 miles · 20 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
736 miles
Average per year
5,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,223 miles
  • 2022 – 162,487 miles
  • 2021 – 162,158 miles
  • 2020 – 161,702 miles
  • 2019 – 160,092 miles
  • 2018 – 158,482 miles
  • 2017 – 155,760 miles
  • 2016 – 148,751 miles
  • 2015 – 138,592 miles
  • 2014 – 130,004 miles
  • 2013 – 120,538 miles
  • 2012 – 113,902 miles
  • 2011 – 108,153 miles
  • 2010 – 102,662 miles
  • 2009 – 98,393 miles
  • 2008 – 91,224 miles
  • 2007 – 87,356 miles
  • 2006 – 77,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,223 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,223 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    163,223 miles
    Test number
    609647121343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,487 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    162,487 miles
    Test number
    104020570667
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail162,487 miles (+329)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,487 miles
    Test number
    151382276432
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass162,158 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    162,158 miles
    Test number
    675344775981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,702 miles (+1,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    161,702 miles
    Test number
    944437041330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass160,092 miles (+1,610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    160,092 miles
    Test number
    377352869350
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass158,482 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    158,482 miles
    Test number
    265122982319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail158,481 miles (+2,721)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,481 miles
    Test number
    871690215498
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

  9. Pass155,760 miles (+7,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    155,760 miles
    Test number
    449923088890
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass148,751 miles (+10,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    148,751 miles
    Test number
    611901615538
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract

  11. Pass138,592 miles (+8,588)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    138,592 miles
    Test number
    975881795195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,004 miles (+1,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    130,004 miles
    Test number
    926406194117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass128,073 miles (+7,535)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    128,073 miles
    Test number
    729019714154
    • NoteLH Front tyre rolled off on edges

  14. Pass120,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    120,538 miles
    Test number
    307103513494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,538 miles (+6,636)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,538 miles
    Test number
    629013913251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  16. Pass113,902 miles (+5,749)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,902 miles
    Test number
    158884112271
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working

  17. Pass108,153 miles (+5,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    108,153 miles
    Test number
    295873211266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass102,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,662 miles
    Test number
    594252900262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,662 miles (+4,269)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,662 miles
    Test number
    261392300282
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass98,393 miles (+7,169)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    98,393 miles
    Test number
    513088719266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    91,224 miles
    Test number
    274690118255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail91,220 miles (+3,864)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,220 miles
    Test number
    752790918226
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass87,356 miles (+10,115)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    87,356 miles
    Test number
    501627007299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    77,241 miles
    Test number
    113534716274
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L48 VLR

Does L48 VLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L48 VLR expired on 5 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L48 VLR?
The MOT on L48 VLR expired on 5 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L48 VLR done?
L48 VLR was recorded at 163,223 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2023, an average of 5,065 miles a year.
Has L48 VLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L48 VLR has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L48 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 L48 VLR find?
L48 VLR passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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