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Volvo 900 Series

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,986 cc

L53 MNHMOT history

L53 MNH is a green petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 30 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
172,450 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L53 MNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
30 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L53 MNH was last recorded at 172,450 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 4,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,026 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,424 miles
Average per year
2,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,450 miles
  • 2024 – 168,026 miles
  • 2023 – 166,234 miles
  • 2022 – 164,554 miles
  • 2021 – 162,888 miles
  • 2019 – 161,992 miles
  • 2018 – 161,445 miles
  • 2017 – 160,645 miles
  • 2016 – 159,065 miles
  • 2015 – 157,494 miles
  • 2014 – 155,126 miles
  • 2013 – 152,056 miles
  • 2012 – 149,497 miles
  • 2011 – 146,220 miles
  • 2010 – 143,099 miles
  • 2009 – 140,299 miles
  • 2008 – 136,873 miles
  • 2007 – 132,364 miles
  • 2006 – 128,569 miles
  • 2005 – 122,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,450 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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,450 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    172,450 miles
    Test number
    593673578232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,026 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    168,026 miles
    Test number
    230057904899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    166,234 miles
    Test number
    410782315559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,226 miles (+1,672)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,226 miles
    Test number
    690141143209
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass164,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    164,554 miles
    Test number
    249692635954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail164,554 miles (+1,666)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,554 miles
    Test number
    342885680330
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass162,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,888 miles
    Test number
    840016198692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail162,888 miles (+896)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,888 miles
    Test number
    656704237592
    • MajorCentral Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass161,992 miles (+547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    161,992 miles
    Test number
    300819483668
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar linkage bushes slightly deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront slight play steering rack top bearing .

  10. Pass161,445 miles (+800)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    161,445 miles
    Test number
    666016610619
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering rack top bearing slight movement .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass160,645 miles (+1,580)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    160,645 miles
    Test number
    543496587140
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn inner and outer edges .
    • AdvisoryFront slight movement in steering rack top bush .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks in rubber . (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass159,065 miles (+1,571)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    159,065 miles
    Test number
    291703326399
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow on exhaust joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s front brake flex hose small cracks in outer rubber (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack top bush

  13. Pass157,494 miles (+2,368)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    157,494 miles
    Test number
    670875209125
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in steering rack top bush
    • AdvisoryFront small blow on front pipe slight blow on weld
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass155,126 miles (+3,070)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    155,126 miles
    Test number
    328119114312
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack top bush

  15. Pass152,056 miles (+2,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    152,056 miles
    Test number
    307880923372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass149,497 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    149,497 miles
    Test number
    448459112387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass146,220 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    146,220 miles
    Test number
    956430621314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass143,099 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    143,099 miles
    Test number
    483740820338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,299 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    140,299 miles
    Test number
    512711129348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass136,873 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    136,873 miles
    Test number
    861274528346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail136,870 miles (+4,506)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,870 miles
    Test number
    542943528365
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  22. Pass132,364 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    132,364 miles
    Test number
    404424927462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass128,569 miles (+6,425)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    128,569 miles
    Test number
    324430526364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass122,144 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    122,144 miles
    Test number
    284789405337
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L53 MNH

Does L53 MNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L53 MNH expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L53 MNH?
The MOT on L53 MNH expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L53 MNH done?
L53 MNH was recorded at 172,450 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 2,537 miles a year.
Has L53 MNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L53 MNH has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L53 MNH 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 L53 MNH find?
L53 MNH passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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