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Volvo 900 Series

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,986 cc

L81 WLHMOT history

L81 WLH is a red petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 5 Jul 1994. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 222,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
222,796 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 WLH
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
5 Jul 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 WLH was last recorded at 222,796 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 2,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,886 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,910 miles
Average per year
5,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,796 miles
  • 2025 – 219,886 miles
  • 2024 – 216,201 miles
  • 2023 – 213,301 miles
  • 2022 – 209,684 miles
  • 2021 – 205,980 miles
  • 2020 – 204,565 miles
  • 2018 – 201,842 miles
  • 2017 – 196,942 miles
  • 2016 – 192,000 miles
  • 2015 – 187,273 miles
  • 2014 – 176,298 miles
  • 2013 – 168,099 miles
  • 2012 – 159,331 miles
  • 2011 – 149,495 miles
  • 2010 – 139,409 miles
  • 2009 – 127,655 miles
  • 2008 – 118,784 miles
  • 2007 – 110,157 miles
  • 2006 – 107,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,796 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass222,796 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    222,796 miles
    Test number
    266165645111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass219,886 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    219,886 miles
    Test number
    224392240318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass216,201 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    216,201 miles
    Test number
    519632514899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass213,301 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    213,301 miles
    Test number
    202869234055
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail213,270 miles (+3,586)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,270 miles
    Test number
    146219352058
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass209,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    209,684 miles
    Test number
    447757622251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail209,684 miles (+3,704)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,684 miles
    Test number
    566873436132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass205,980 miles (+1,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    205,980 miles
    Test number
    633814483640
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass204,565 miles (+2,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    204,565 miles
    Test number
    368876225847
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass201,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    201,842 miles
    Test number
    452513452995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail201,842 miles (+4,900)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,842 miles
    Test number
    930776688776
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass196,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    196,942 miles
    Test number
    509288810825
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail196,927 miles (+4,927)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,927 miles
    Test number
    160448194416
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass192,000 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    192,000 miles
    Test number
    968050960009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail191,998 miles (+4,725)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,998 miles
    Test number
    641388073598
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

  16. Pass187,273 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    187,273 miles
    Test number
    473075246059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail187,256 miles (+11)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,256 miles
    Test number
    587300490530
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail187,245 miles (+10,947)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,245 miles
    Test number
    517810951010
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail176,298 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,298 miles
    Test number
    218445494164
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass176,298 miles (+8,199)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    176,298 miles
    Test number
    959295094127
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass168,099 miles (+8,768)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    168,099 miles
    Test number
    275472013230
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass159,331 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    159,331 miles
    Test number
    765243412224
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail159,329 miles (+9,834)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,329 miles
    Test number
    356785802493
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass149,495 miles (+10,086)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    149,495 miles
    Test number
    698221201249
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  25. Pass139,409 miles (+11,754)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    139,409 miles
    Test number
    832081280178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass127,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    127,655 miles
    Test number
    451013189152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail127,655 miles (+8,871)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,655 miles
    Test number
    703853789163
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass118,784 miles (+8,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    118,784 miles
    Test number
    910275888156
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass110,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    110,157 miles
    Test number
    870054587125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail110,157 miles (+2,301)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,157 miles
    Test number
    521553087103
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  31. Pass107,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    107,856 miles
    Test number
    862577076103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail107,856 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,856 miles
    Test number
    832667276128
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L81 WLH

Does L81 WLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 WLH is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L81 WLH?
The MOT on L81 WLH is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 WLH done?
L81 WLH was recorded at 222,796 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 5,883 miles a year.
Has L81 WLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 WLH has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L81 WLH 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 L81 WLH find?
L81 WLH passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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