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Volvo 900 Series

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 2,316 cc

P173 GPDMOT history

P173 GPD is a green petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 26 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,659 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P173 GPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,316 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
26 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P173 GPD was last recorded at 120,659 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,634 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,025 miles
Average per year
3,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,659 miles
  • 2025 – 119,634 miles
  • 2024 – 119,081 miles
  • 2023 – 118,297 miles
  • 2022 – 117,591 miles
  • 2021 – 116,993 miles
  • 2020 – 116,381 miles
  • 2019 – 115,113 miles
  • 2018 – 111,241 miles
  • 2017 – 106,195 miles
  • 2016 – 100,157 miles
  • 2015 – 93,327 miles
  • 2014 – 85,616 miles
  • 2013 – 77,145 miles
  • 2012 – 73,220 miles
  • 2011 – 71,323 miles
  • 2010 – 69,620 miles
  • 2009 – 67,343 miles
  • 2008 – 65,003 miles
  • 2007 – 62,306 miles
  • 2006 – 58,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,659 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroding

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,659 miles (+1,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,659 miles
    Test number
    766561052448
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroding

  2. Pass119,634 miles (+553)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,634 miles
    Test number
    199754583324
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded

  3. Pass119,081 miles (+784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,081 miles
    Test number
    438783229732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass118,297 miles (+706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,297 miles
    Test number
    563680721879
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass117,591 miles (+598)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,591 miles
    Test number
    755020023448
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,993 miles (+612)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,993 miles
    Test number
    418947042326
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,381 miles (+1,268)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,381 miles
    Test number
    497133533617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,113 miles
    Test number
    990965935311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail115,113 miles (+3,872)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,113 miles
    Test number
    838264060425
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass111,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,241 miles
    Test number
    865200323683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,241 miles (+5,046)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,241 miles
    Test number
    990995895285
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  12. Pass106,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,195 miles
    Test number
    696859306404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,195 miles (+6,038)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,195 miles
    Test number
    458400703940
    • Repaired at testBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass100,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,157 miles
    Test number
    349987242668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding slightly

  15. Fail100,157 miles (+6,830)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,157 miles
    Test number
    267907507461
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding slightly

  16. Pass93,327 miles (+7,711)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    167113815012
    • NoteDriver seat belt stork button broken

  17. Pass85,616 miles (+8,471)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,616 miles
    Test number
    556146014037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteDrivers seat belt button broken

  18. Pass77,145 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,145 miles
    Test number
    238739303060
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner and outer edges.Sidewalls showing signs of surface cracking.

  19. Fail77,145 miles (+3,925)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,145 miles
    Test number
    546949503021
    • Repaired at testHorn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner and outer edges.Sidewalls showing signs of surface cracking.

  20. Pass73,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,220 miles
    Test number
    196928712043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,220 miles (+1,897)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,220 miles
    Test number
    997418412054
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  22. Pass71,323 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,323 miles
    Test number
    819222211082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,620 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,620 miles
    Test number
    602187200077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,343 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,343 miles
    Test number
    534142119079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,003 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,003 miles
    Test number
    120819528042
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass65,003 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,003 miles
    Test number
    350649428069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,306 miles (+4,232)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,306 miles
    Test number
    620773627022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    58,074 miles
    Test number
    443356926000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P173 GPD

Does P173 GPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P173 GPD is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P173 GPD?
The MOT on P173 GPD is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P173 GPD done?
P173 GPD was recorded at 120,659 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 3,116 miles a year.
Has P173 GPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P173 GPD has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on P173 GPD 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 P173 GPD find?
P173 GPD passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor; offside rear coil spring corroding.

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