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Volvo 900 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 2,316 cc

N225 HHGMOT history

N225 HHG is a blue petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 1 Feb 1996. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2022 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 191,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2022
Mileage
191,233 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2023
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N225 HHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,316 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Feb 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

N225 HHG was last recorded at 191,233 miles on 1 Aug 2023, 441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,792 miles · 13 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
441 miles
Average per year
2,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 191,233 miles
  • 2021 – 190,792 miles
  • 2020 – 189,237 miles
  • 2019 – 187,498 miles
  • 2018 – 174,954 miles
  • 2017 – 170,416 miles
  • 2016 – 166,162 miles
  • 2011 – 154,867 miles
  • 2010 – 150,856 miles
  • 2009 – 149,628 miles
  • 2008 – 147,854 miles
  • 2007 – 146,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail191,233 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Very poor running/misfiring badly (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Towbar component excessively corroded hole corroded through (6.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryLower paneling below battery beginning to corrode.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower/lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 paneling below battery corroded .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear sill seam beginning to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear sill beginning to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail191,233 miles (+441)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,233 miles
    Test number
    385469103795
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Very poor running/misfiring badly (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Towbar component excessively corroded hole corroded through (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower paneling below battery beginning to corrode.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower/lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass190,792 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    190,792 miles
    Test number
    365858018587
    • AdvisoryNearside front paneling below battery corroded .
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill seam beginning to corrode

  3. Fail190,790 miles (+1,553)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,790 miles
    Test number
    803444316764
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front paneling below battery corroded .
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill seam beginning to corrode

  4. Pass189,237 miles (+1,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    189,237 miles
    Test number
    545984563498
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe crumbling
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill beginning to corrode

  5. Pass187,498 miles (+12,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    187,498 miles
    Test number
    641464860540
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower inner wing/arch corroded ; outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill beginning to corrode

  6. Pass174,954 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    174,954 miles
    Test number
    394838002108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass170,416 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    170,416 miles
    Test number
    806612106695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass166,162 miles (+11,295)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    166,162 miles
    Test number
    161265434105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass154,867 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    154,867 miles
    Test number
    385877091099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,856 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    150,856 miles
    Test number
    291564480085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass149,628 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    149,628 miles
    Test number
    552835819071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass147,854 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    147,854 miles
    Test number
    821636018014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    146,277 miles
    Test number
    101745017059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N225 HHG

Does N225 HHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N225 HHG expired on 14 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N225 HHG?
The MOT on N225 HHG expired on 14 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N225 HHG done?
N225 HHG was recorded at 191,233 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2023, an average of 2,718 miles a year.
Has N225 HHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N225 HHG has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on N225 HHG 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 N225 HHG find?
N225 HHG failed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2023 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: emissions unable to be completed very poor running/misfiring badly; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside towbar component excessively corroded hole corroded through, and 2 more.

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