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Volvo 900 Series

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,316 cc

MRD 42MOT history

MRD 42 is a green petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 22 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 242,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
242,512 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MRD 42
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,316 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
22 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MRD 42 was last recorded at 242,512 miles on 14 May 2026, 668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2022: 23,826 miles, lower than 237,716 miles on 14 May 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
241,844 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
668 miles
Average per year
6,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 242,512 miles
  • 2025 – 241,844 miles
  • 2024 – 241,062 miles
  • 2023 – 239,861 miles
  • 2022 – 23,826 miles
  • 2021 – 237,716 miles
  • 2020 – 236,758 miles
  • 2019 – 234,342 miles
  • 2018 – 229,597 miles
  • 2017 – 222,790 miles
  • 2016 – 213,122 miles
  • 2015 – 202,837 miles
  • 2014 – 192,881 miles
  • 2013 – 186,495 miles
  • 2012 – 178,528 miles
  • 2011 – 170,602 miles
  • 2010 – 160,779 miles
  • 2009 – 151,922 miles
  • 2008 – 141,772 miles
  • 2007 – 117,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,512 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,512 miles (+668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    242,512 miles
    Test number
    969457147534
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass241,844 miles (+782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    241,844 miles
    Test number
    361583812719
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass241,062 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    241,062 miles
    Test number
    553819367056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass239,861 miles (+216,035)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    239,861 miles
    Test number
    321144629426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,826 miles (-213,890)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    23,826 miles
    Test number
    376646094825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass237,716 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    237,716 miles
    Test number
    894099953972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass236,758 miles (+2,416)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    236,758 miles
    Test number
    827203408077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass234,342 miles (+4,745)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    234,342 miles
    Test number
    735970887545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass229,597 miles (+6,807)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    229,597 miles
    Test number
    426564885679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass222,790 miles (+9,668)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    222,790 miles
    Test number
    762086395501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass213,122 miles (+10,285)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    213,122 miles
    Test number
    666307407582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass202,837 miles (+9,956)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    202,837 miles
    Test number
    678180425001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass192,881 miles (+6,386)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    192,881 miles
    Test number
    159224324048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass186,495 miles (+7,967)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    186,495 miles
    Test number
    827722523068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass178,528 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    178,528 miles
    Test number
    785799812046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail178,444 miles (+7,842)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,444 miles
    Test number
    535932312041
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass170,602 miles (+9,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    170,602 miles
    Test number
    707920811047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass160,779 miles (+8,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    160,779 miles
    Test number
    561561110082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  19. Pass151,922 miles (+10,150)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    151,922 miles
    Test number
    112828209076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass141,772 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    141,772 miles
    Test number
    894421328065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  21. Fail141,772 miles (+24,633)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,772 miles
    Test number
    842861628056
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass117,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    117,139 miles
    Test number
    704436117074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail117,139 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,139 miles
    Test number
    570736217059
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about MRD 42

What vehicle is registration MRD 42 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MRD 42 on a green petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 22 Nov 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MRD 42 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MRD 42 is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on MRD 42?
The MOT on MRD 42 is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MRD 42 done?
MRD 42 was recorded at 242,512 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 6,488 miles a year.
Has MRD 42 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MRD 42 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2012.
Has the mileage on MRD 42 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on MRD 42 find?
MRD 42 passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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