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Volvo 900 Series

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 2,316 cc

M71 CLRMOT history

M71 CLR is a green petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 22 Feb 1995. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 213,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
213,675 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M71 CLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,316 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
22 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M71 CLR was last recorded at 213,675 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 10,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,160 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,515 miles
Average per year
4,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,675 miles
  • 2025 – 203,160 miles
  • 2024 – 200,047 miles
  • 2023 – 194,679 miles
  • 2022 – 189,571 miles
  • 2021 – 186,626 miles
  • 2019 – 186,398 miles
  • 2018 – 179,575 miles
  • 2017 – 174,718 miles
  • 2016 – 169,365 miles
  • 2015 – 163,342 miles
  • 2014 – 158,604 miles
  • 2013 – 156,568 miles
  • 2012 – 155,017 miles
  • 2011 – 151,542 miles
  • 2010 – 147,562 miles
  • 2009 – 142,164 miles
  • 2008 – 137,324 miles
  • 2007 – 131,837 miles
  • 2006 – 128,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,675 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,675 miles (+10,515)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    213,675 miles
    Test number
    167593094455
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass203,160 miles (+3,113)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    203,160 miles
    Test number
    549114281113
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass200,047 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    200,047 miles
    Test number
    440412418132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail199,979 miles (+5,300)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,979 miles
    Test number
    495739368998
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass194,679 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    194,679 miles
    Test number
    831556340151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail194,648 miles (+5,077)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,648 miles
    Test number
    944600196186
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass189,571 miles (+2,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    189,571 miles
    Test number
    641156868669
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass186,626 miles (+228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    186,626 miles
    Test number
    375904546166
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass186,398 miles (+6,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    186,398 miles
    Test number
    325213402585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f n/s/f inner wheel arches rusty

  10. Pass179,575 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    179,575 miles
    Test number
    187551306521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail179,566 miles (+4,848)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,566 miles
    Test number
    923485131754
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f n/s/f inner wheel arches rusty

  12. Pass174,718 miles (+5,353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    174,718 miles
    Test number
    190579425141
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/f n/s/f discs back plate rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/f n/s/f inner wheel arches getting rusty

  13. Pass169,365 miles (+6,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    169,365 miles
    Test number
    497468413554
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  14. Pass163,342 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    163,342 miles
    Test number
    527010545058
    • NoteFront drop link bushes cracked

  15. Fail163,341 miles (+4,737)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,341 miles
    Test number
    597370635065
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront drop link bushes cracked

  16. Pass158,604 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    158,604 miles
    Test number
    269897314012
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s/f brake back plate crroded

  17. Fail158,604 miles (+2,036)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,604 miles
    Test number
    845187514074
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s/f brake back plate crroded

  18. Pass156,568 miles (+1,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    156,568 miles
    Test number
    375371513030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass155,017 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    155,017 miles
    Test number
    606205522039
    • NoteDiff noisey/wheel bearings
    • NoteFront number plate discoloured
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak tail box
    • NoteSlight movement in steering rack

  20. Fail155,017 miles (+3,475)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,017 miles
    Test number
    378854712054
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteDiff noisey/wheel bearings
    • NoteFront number plate discoloured
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak tail box
    • NoteSlight movement in steering rack

  21. Pass151,542 miles (+3,980)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    151,542 miles
    Test number
    207874411033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass147,562 miles (+5,398)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    147,562 miles
    Test number
    300558310003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth rear tyre getting low

  23. Pass142,164 miles (+4,840)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    142,164 miles
    Test number
    922080919068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to split

  24. Pass137,324 miles (+5,487)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    137,324 miles
    Test number
    713722018045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to split on outer side wall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

  25. Pass131,837 miles (+3,815)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    131,837 miles
    Test number
    442663517042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Pass128,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    128,022 miles
    Test number
    880034516081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M71 CLR

Does M71 CLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M71 CLR is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M71 CLR?
The MOT on M71 CLR is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M71 CLR done?
M71 CLR was recorded at 213,675 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 4,137 miles a year.
Has M71 CLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M71 CLR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on M71 CLR 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 M71 CLR find?
M71 CLR passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/sill, and 2 more.

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