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Volvo 900 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,986 cc

L54 RTRMOT history

L54 RTR is a silver petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 13 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 182,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2026
Mileage
182,097 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L54 RTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
13 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L54 RTR was last recorded at 182,097 miles on 2 Jan 2025, 1,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Feb 2024: 108,103 miles, lower than 176,160 miles on 7 Feb 2023.

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
180,123 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,974 miles
Average per year
3,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,097 miles
  • 2024 – 180,123 miles
  • 2023 – 176,160 miles
  • 2022 – 173,089 miles
  • 2021 – 168,207 miles
  • 2020 – 162,287 miles
  • 2019 – 159,179 miles
  • 2018 – 157,407 miles
  • 2017 – 155,454 miles
  • 2016 – 153,946 miles
  • 2015 – 150,644 miles
  • 2014 – 143,258 miles
  • 2011 – 142,937 miles
  • 2010 – 134,494 miles
  • 2008 – 131,977 miles
  • 2007 – 128,326 miles
  • 2006 – 121,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,097 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    182,097 miles
    Test number
    163424928337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail182,097 miles (+1,974)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,097 miles
    Test number
    901916741316
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass180,123 miles (+72,020)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    180,123 miles
    Test number
    164066285961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,103 miles (-68,057)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,103 miles
    Test number
    728579867139
    • MajorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass176,160 miles (+3,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    176,160 miles
    Test number
    405900387439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,089 miles (+4,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    173,089 miles
    Test number
    864193126367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass168,207 miles (+5,920)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    168,207 miles
    Test number
    329552303501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,287 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    162,287 miles
    Test number
    889624724842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,179 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    159,179 miles
    Test number
    966288793213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,407 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    157,407 miles
    Test number
    672485117663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail157,407 miles (+1,953)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,407 miles
    Test number
    996016551259
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass155,454 miles (+1,508)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    155,454 miles
    Test number
    299562313323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass153,946 miles (+3,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    153,946 miles
    Test number
    761798171063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass150,644 miles (+7,386)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    150,644 miles
    Test number
    398706825037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass143,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    143,258 miles
    Test number
    778518434018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail143,258 miles (+321)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,258 miles
    Test number
    306797334020
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass142,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    142,937 miles
    Test number
    127374011343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail142,937 miles (+8,443)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,937 miles
    Test number
    297154811392
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass134,494 miles (+2,517)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    134,494 miles
    Test number
    620655730202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to all brake discs
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  20. Pass131,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    131,977 miles
    Test number
    154487338320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail131,977 miles (+3,651)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,977 miles
    Test number
    670426838349
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass128,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    128,326 miles
    Test number
    944182767349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail128,326 miles (+6,945)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,326 miles
    Test number
    184792067367
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

  24. Pass121,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    121,381 miles
    Test number
    401601046330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail121,381 miles5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,381 miles
    Test number
    442131146431
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front side light / indicator unit lens cracked and holed not emitting white light

Questions about L54 RTR

Does L54 RTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L54 RTR expired on 1 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L54 RTR?
The MOT on L54 RTR expired on 1 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L54 RTR done?
L54 RTR was recorded at 182,097 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2025, an average of 3,360 miles a year.
Has L54 RTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L54 RTR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L54 RTR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L54 RTR find?
L54 RTR passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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