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Volvo 900 Series

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 2,316 cc

N342 HGSMOT history

N342 HGS is a red petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 26 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
104,388 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N342 HGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,316 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
26 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N342 HGS was last recorded at 104,388 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 1,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,936 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,452 miles
Average per year
2,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,388 miles
  • 2025 – 102,936 miles
  • 2024 – 101,611 miles
  • 2023 – 100,581 miles
  • 2022 – 99,266 miles
  • 2021 – 98,303 miles
  • 2019 – 97,323 miles
  • 2017 – 96,186 miles
  • 2016 – 94,834 miles
  • 2015 – 91,368 miles
  • 2014 – 88,359 miles
  • 2013 – 84,750 miles
  • 2012 – 82,201 miles
  • 2011 – 78,445 miles
  • 2010 – 73,307 miles
  • 2009 – 69,281 miles
  • 2008 – 65,879 miles
  • 2007 – 62,583 miles
  • 2006 – 59,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,388 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on both sills and OSF inner wheel arch
  • AdvisoryFront subframe is corroded
  • AdvisoryMultiple suspension component bushes worn
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Slight misting of oil around steering rack bellow.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,388 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    104,388 miles
    Test number
    699988502745
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both sills and OSF inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryFront subframe is corroded
    • AdvisoryMultiple suspension component bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail104,388 miles (+1,452)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,388 miles
    Test number
    162401893475
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both sills and OSF inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryFront subframe is corroded
    • AdvisoryMultiple suspension component bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass102,936 miles (+1,325)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,936 miles
    Test number
    818734519916
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  4. Pass101,611 miles (+1,030)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,611 miles
    Test number
    816895973428
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc backing plate Corroded

  5. Pass100,581 miles (+1,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,581 miles
    Test number
    927196750923
    • AdvisoryBattery tray holed and corroded but out with prescribed area

  6. Pass99,266 miles (+963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,266 miles
    Test number
    995367833304
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded and pads worn
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from enigne

  7. Pass98,303 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,303 miles
    Test number
    554188076172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,323 miles (+1,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,323 miles
    Test number
    683166212155
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  9. Pass96,186 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,186 miles
    Test number
    991436267476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight misting of oil around steering rack bellow.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTail gate struts worn

  10. Fail96,186 miles (+1,352)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,186 miles
    Test number
    815446372257
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control Steering wheel rubber grip worn and insecure. There is excessive twist in the grip and could affect the drivers control of the vehicle. (2.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear section joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight misting of oil around steering rack bellow.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTail gate struts worn

  11. Pass94,834 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,834 miles
    Test number
    306584410843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly perished and cracking, cords not showing.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail94,751 miles (+3,383)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,751 miles
    Test number
    956989092773
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly perished and cracking, cords not showing
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass91,368 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,368 miles
    Test number
    569920945221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,353 miles (+2,994)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,353 miles
    Test number
    125659035299
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass88,359 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,359 miles
    Test number
    657650674260
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Fail88,359 miles (+3,609)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,359 miles
    Test number
    386260874444
    • FailureHorn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass84,750 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,750 miles
    Test number
    808540143236
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edge

  18. Fail84,750 miles (+2,549)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,750 miles
    Test number
    756649533262
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edge

  19. Pass82,201 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,201 miles
    Test number
    577463322289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,445 miles
    Test number
    796382941267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,445 miles (+5,138)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,445 miles
    Test number
    936051241218
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail73,307 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,307 miles
    Test number
    191383520266
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDifferent size tyres on axles
    • NoteHorn wrong tone
    • NoteSlight play in o/s and n/s steering track arms

  23. Pass73,307 miles (+4,026)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,307 miles
    Test number
    693353420212
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDifferent size tyres on axles
    • NoteHorn wrong tone
    • NoteSlight play in o/s and n/s steering track arms

  24. Pass69,281 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,281 miles
    Test number
    991763329269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,879 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,879 miles
    Test number
    143615958231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,583 miles
    Test number
    393372047127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,583 miles (+2,876)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,583 miles
    Test number
    383882647111
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass59,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    59,707 miles
    Test number
    221379356114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N342 HGS

Does N342 HGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N342 HGS is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on N342 HGS?
The MOT on N342 HGS is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N342 HGS done?
N342 HGS was recorded at 104,388 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 2,194 miles a year.
Has N342 HGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N342 HGS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on N342 HGS 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 N342 HGS find?
N342 HGS passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four; corrosion on both sills and osf inner wheel arch; front subframe is corroded, and 5 more.

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