
Volvo 900 Series
Maroon · Petrol · 1994 · 2,922 cc
M240 TJOMOT history
M240 TJO is a maroon petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 7 Nov 1994. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 29 MOT tests, with 217,148 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 217,148 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 14 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 4,283 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M240 TJO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- 900 Series
- Colour
- Maroon
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,922 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 7 Nov 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
M240 TJO was last recorded at 217,148 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 11,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 205,766 miles · 10 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,382 miles
- Average per year
- 4,283 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 217,148 miles
- 2024 – 205,766 miles
- 2023 – 194,948 miles
- 2022 – 188,938 miles
- 2018 – 187,387 miles
- 2017 – 179,628 miles
- 2016 – 175,089 miles
- 2015 – 171,074 miles
- 2014 – 164,139 miles
- 2013 – 161,993 miles
- 2011 – 154,082 miles
- 2010 – 154,081 miles
- 2008 – 149,933 miles
- 2007 – 146,071 miles
- 2006 – 135,659 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous6 MOTs, 2006–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2015
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2011
Full MOT history
29 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail217,148 miles (+11,382)10 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,148 miles
- Test number
- 990826261937
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass205,766 miles (+272)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 205,766 miles
- Test number
- 183069909722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail205,494 miles (+10,546)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,494 miles
- Test number
- 971364055785
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass194,948 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 194,948 miles
- Test number
- 575031150256
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Fail194,948 miles (+6,010)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,948 miles
- Test number
- 784685299691
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass188,938 miles (+2)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 188,938 miles
- Test number
- 766546400341
- AdvisoryFront Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge / 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge / 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge / 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail188,936 miles (+1,549)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,936 miles
- Test number
- 326966359122
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint boot area on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outeredge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass187,387 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 187,387 miles
- Test number
- 449072420482
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail187,385 miles (+7,757)2 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,385 miles
- Test number
- 817495493998
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass179,628 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 179,628 miles
- Test number
- 440967472799
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail179,623 miles (+4,534)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,623 miles
- Test number
- 402594801748
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass175,089 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 175,089 miles
- Test number
- 742989657913
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail175,082 miles (+4,008)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,082 miles
- Test number
- 914864987572
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear and middle (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass171,074 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 171,074 miles
- Test number
- 208218285194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,074 miles (+6,935)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,074 miles
- Test number
- 797973585156
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass164,139 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 164,139 miles
- Test number
- 277697774413
- NoteHorn
Fail164,139 miles (+2,146)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,139 miles
- Test number
- 517026374126
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteHorn
Pass161,993 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 161,993 miles
- Test number
- 739340103165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,988 miles (+7,906)1 dangerous14 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,988 miles
- Test number
- 119585293078
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteExhaust corroded not blowing
Pass154,082 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 154,082 miles
- Test number
- 129331731109
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteRear discs pitted
Fail154,082 miles (+1)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,082 miles
- Test number
- 959867111135
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteRear discs pitted
Pass154,081 miles6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 154,081 miles
- Test number
- 124993280435
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NotePropshaft centre bearing slight play
- NoteWindscreen damaged
Fail154,081 miles (+4,148)7 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,081 miles
- Test number
- 504460470062
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NotePropshaft centre bearing slight play
- NoteWindscreen damaged
Pass149,933 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 149,933 miles
- Test number
- 690977168249
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail149,933 miles (+3,862)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,933 miles
- Test number
- 861176968273
- FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass146,071 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 146,071 miles
- Test number
- 303334777403
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail146,071 miles (+10,412)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,071 miles
- Test number
- 151134377277
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass135,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 135,659 miles
- Test number
- 244904866243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,659 miles7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,659 miles
- Test number
- 843183066203
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAdvise slight dampness around o-s-f shock
Questions about M240 TJO
- Does M240 TJO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M240 TJO expired on 9 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M240 TJO?
- The MOT on M240 TJO expired on 9 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M240 TJO done?
- M240 TJO was recorded at 217,148 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 4,283 miles a year.
- Has M240 TJO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M240 TJO has failed 15 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on M240 TJO 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 M240 TJO find?
- M240 TJO failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 10 more.
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