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Volvo 900 Series

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,986 cc

L54 VLYMOT history

L54 VLY is a red petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 23 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
148,949 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L54 VLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
23 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L54 VLY was last recorded at 148,949 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
148,355 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
594 miles
Average per year
2,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,949 miles
  • 2025 – 148,355 miles
  • 2024 – 147,208 miles
  • 2023 – 145,468 miles
  • 2022 – 144,062 miles
  • 2021 – 143,995 miles
  • 2020 – 143,719 miles
  • 2019 – 143,151 miles
  • 2018 – 142,413 miles
  • 2017 – 141,078 miles
  • 2016 – 139,738 miles
  • 2015 – 137,639 miles
  • 2014 – 135,115 miles
  • 2013 – 133,034 miles
  • 2012 – 129,453 miles
  • 2011 – 126,015 miles
  • 2010 – 122,510 miles
  • 2009 – 118,974 miles
  • 2008 – 114,938 miles
  • 2007 – 111,193 miles
  • 2006 – 107,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,949 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,949 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    148,949 miles
    Test number
    989448764614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,355 miles (+1,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    148,355 miles
    Test number
    726978721773
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass147,208 miles (+1,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,208 miles
    Test number
    661553307637
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking all round- change soon

  4. Pass145,468 miles (+1,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,468 miles
    Test number
    894316349223
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass144,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    144,062 miles
    Test number
    337381468742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail144,062 miles (+67)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,062 miles
    Test number
    621434175308
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass143,995 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,995 miles
    Test number
    428410055256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,719 miles (+568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    143,719 miles
    Test number
    957432504544
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass143,151 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    143,151 miles
    Test number
    843497025529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,413 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    142,413 miles
    Test number
    322948177616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass141,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    141,078 miles
    Test number
    291630127162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,078 miles (+1,340)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,078 miles
    Test number
    232150675122
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass139,738 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,738 miles
    Test number
    684485117561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail139,738 miles (+2,099)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,738 miles
    Test number
    748056735340
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass137,639 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    137,639 miles
    Test number
    342108021506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail137,639 miles (+2,524)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,639 miles
    Test number
    672653901317
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass135,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    135,115 miles
    Test number
    577422354216
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail135,115 miles (+2,081)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,115 miles
    Test number
    666442254289
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass133,034 miles (+3,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    133,034 miles
    Test number
    716923233284
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass129,453 miles (+3,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    129,453 miles
    Test number
    265062742217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass126,015 miles (+3,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    126,015 miles
    Test number
    366406831474
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass122,510 miles (+3,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    122,510 miles
    Test number
    562604940242
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass118,974 miles (+4,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    118,974 miles
    Test number
    941266039222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass114,938 miles (+3,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    114,938 miles
    Test number
    871965338293
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass111,193 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    111,193 miles
    Test number
    390984637492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass107,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    107,433 miles
    Test number
    722433246261
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L54 VLY

Does L54 VLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L54 VLY is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L54 VLY?
The MOT on L54 VLY is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L54 VLY done?
L54 VLY was recorded at 148,949 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 2,079 miles a year.
Has L54 VLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L54 VLY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L54 VLY 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 L54 VLY find?
L54 VLY passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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