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Volvo 900 Series

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 2,922 cc

L96 HHVMOT history

L96 HHV is a green petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 9 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 151,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
151,205 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L96 HHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,922 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
9 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L96 HHV was last recorded at 151,205 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,336 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
869 miles
Average per year
2,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,205 miles
  • 2024 – 150,336 miles
  • 2023 – 147,819 miles
  • 2022 – 145,938 miles
  • 2021 – 144,440 miles
  • 2019 – 142,550 miles
  • 2018 – 139,773 miles
  • 2016 – 136,599 miles
  • 2015 – 132,354 miles
  • 2012 – 128,995 miles
  • 2011 – 122,542 miles
  • 2009 – 117,722 miles
  • 2008 – 113,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,205 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,205 miles (+869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,205 miles
    Test number
    641216036625
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,336 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    150,336 miles
    Test number
    329331118766
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail150,313 miles (+2,494)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,313 miles
    Test number
    347088810704
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,819 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    147,819 miles
    Test number
    249763580095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,938 miles
    Test number
    942948584748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail145,938 miles (+1,498)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,938 miles
    Test number
    865319659222
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass144,440 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,440 miles
    Test number
    718983150161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,550 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    142,550 miles
    Test number
    400271924593
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail142,495 miles (+2,722)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,495 miles
    Test number
    885749960961
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass139,773 miles (+3,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    139,773 miles
    Test number
    670935451040
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak.

  11. Pass136,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    136,599 miles
    Test number
    880584234842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,599 miles (+4,245)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,599 miles
    Test number
    209371599690
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass132,354 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    132,354 miles
    Test number
    728115615228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,995 miles (+6,453)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    128,995 miles
    Test number
    818857442146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,542 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    122,542 miles
    Test number
    408555141108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,530 miles (+4,808)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,530 miles
    Test number
    327826831134
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass117,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    117,722 miles
    Test number
    683839579244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail117,722 miles (+3,949)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,722 miles
    Test number
    944899379277
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  19. Pass113,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    113,773 miles
    Test number
    580621478296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,773 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,773 miles
    Test number
    652991478201
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about L96 HHV

Does L96 HHV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L96 HHV expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L96 HHV?
The MOT on L96 HHV expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L96 HHV done?
L96 HHV was recorded at 151,205 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 2,207 miles a year.
Has L96 HHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L96 HHV has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L96 HHV 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 L96 HHV find?
L96 HHV passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: central prop shaft bearing has slight play; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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