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Volvo 900 Series

Maroon · Petrol · 1996 · 2,316 cc

P153 BCPMOT history

P153 BCP is a maroon petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 9 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 181,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
181,489 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P153 BCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,316 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
9 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P153 BCP was last recorded at 181,489 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 1,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,771 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,718 miles
Average per year
3,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,489 miles
  • 2024 – 179,771 miles
  • 2023 – 178,075 miles
  • 2022 – 175,905 miles
  • 2021 – 173,631 miles
  • 2020 – 171,669 miles
  • 2019 – 169,626 miles
  • 2018 – 165,667 miles
  • 2017 – 163,392 miles
  • 2016 – 160,138 miles
  • 2015 – 156,126 miles
  • 2014 – 152,764 miles
  • 2013 – 149,236 miles
  • 2012 – 145,291 miles
  • 2011 – 143,484 miles
  • 2010 – 137,341 miles
  • 2009 – 130,698 miles
  • 2008 – 124,494 miles
  • 2007 – 118,257 miles
  • 2006 – 113,471 miles
  • 2005 – 107,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,489 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under washer bottle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,489 miles (+1,718)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    181,489 miles
    Test number
    746795507842
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass179,771 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    179,771 miles
    Test number
    837277062943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under washer bottle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  3. Fail179,722 miles (+1,647)11 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,722 miles
    Test number
    911668006458
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d-link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under washer bottle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,075 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    178,075 miles
    Test number
    350786853100
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail178,072 miles (+2,167)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,072 miles
    Test number
    841753311186
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass175,905 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    175,905 miles
    Test number
    829866574115
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced headlamp mountings [both] (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail175,899 miles (+2,268)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,899 miles
    Test number
    222252007143
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-link bushes [both] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced headlamp mountings [both] (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass173,631 miles (+1,962)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    173,631 miles
    Test number
    811222436892
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass171,669 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    171,669 miles
    Test number
    914381530444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass169,626 miles (+3,959)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    169,626 miles
    Test number
    726407701314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass165,667 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    165,667 miles
    Test number
    941647164738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail165,618 miles (+2,226)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,618 miles
    Test number
    433810665228
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass163,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    163,392 miles
    Test number
    699744706808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail163,392 miles (+3,254)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,392 miles
    Test number
    671867407091
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass160,138 miles (+4,012)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    160,138 miles
    Test number
    795383983045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass156,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    156,126 miles
    Test number
    474293507304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail156,126 miles (+3,362)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,126 miles
    Test number
    117385013793
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass152,764 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    152,764 miles
    Test number
    567872924316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass149,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    149,236 miles
    Test number
    209463833314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail149,236 miles (+3,945)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,236 miles
    Test number
    518131033319
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass145,291 miles (+1,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    145,291 miles
    Test number
    106440222380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass143,484 miles (+24)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    143,484 miles
    Test number
    195291641349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake discs scored

  23. Fail143,460 miles (+6,119)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,460 miles
    Test number
    478259131484
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake discs scored

  24. Pass137,341 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    137,341 miles
    Test number
    364811040319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass130,698 miles (+6,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    130,698 miles
    Test number
    703461849378
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering rack end.

  26. Fail124,494 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,494 miles
    Test number
    614822138324
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass124,494 miles (+6,237)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    124,494 miles
    Test number
    864702338311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass118,257 miles (+4,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    118,257 miles
    Test number
    590558437334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass113,471 miles (+5,493)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    113,471 miles
    Test number
    882352236355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass107,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    107,978 miles
    Test number
    772600345374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail107,978 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,978 miles
    Test number
    403469035369
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about P153 BCP

Does P153 BCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P153 BCP is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P153 BCP?
The MOT on P153 BCP is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P153 BCP done?
P153 BCP was recorded at 181,489 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 3,690 miles a year.
Has P153 BCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P153 BCP has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on P153 BCP 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 P153 BCP find?
P153 BCP passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: coolant leak; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill, and 3 more.

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