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Volvo S90

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 2,922 cc

P286 DWLMOT history

P286 DWL is a purple petrol Volvo S90 first used on 12 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
85,303 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P286 DWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S90
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,922 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
12 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P286 DWL was last recorded at 85,303 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,301 miles · 29 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,303 miles
  • 2024 – 83,832 miles
  • 2023 – 83,718 miles
  • 2021 – 83,277 miles
  • 2020 – 81,847 miles
  • 2019 – 81,059 miles
  • 2018 – 79,858 miles
  • 2016 – 79,169 miles
  • 2015 – 78,355 miles
  • 2014 – 75,562 miles
  • 2012 – 75,545 miles
  • 2011 – 73,566 miles
  • 2010 – 70,271 miles
  • 2009 – 67,002 miles
  • 2008 – 63,730 miles
  • 2007 – 59,921 miles
  • 2006 – 55,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,303 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,303 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    85,303 miles
    Test number
    626057943244
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail85,301 miles (+1,469)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,301 miles
    Test number
    402371377860
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass83,832 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,832 miles
    Test number
    174940191815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,718 miles (+441)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,718 miles
    Test number
    424797023651
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass83,277 miles (+1,430)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,277 miles
    Test number
    497164331828
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass81,847 miles (+788)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,847 miles
    Test number
    805408986101
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive air con pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass81,059 miles (+1,201)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,059 miles
    Test number
    184631474075
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass79,858 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,858 miles
    Test number
    508534532153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,169 miles (+814)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,169 miles
    Test number
    178785526364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,355 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,355 miles
    Test number
    477901885342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,562 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,562 miles
    Test number
    339643124265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,545 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,545 miles
    Test number
    556966482078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,566 miles (+3,295)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,566 miles
    Test number
    336795571020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass70,271 miles (+3,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,271 miles
    Test number
    734355670019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass67,002 miles (+3,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,002 miles
    Test number
    514966079083
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass63,730 miles (+3,809)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,730 miles
    Test number
    464097078032
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDeep cut to osr tyre but no cord showing
  17. Pass59,921 miles (+4,147)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    59,921 miles
    Test number
    724130687066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,774 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,774 miles
    Test number
    402130686066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P286 DWL

Does P286 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P286 DWL is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on P286 DWL?
The MOT on P286 DWL is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P286 DWL done?
P286 DWL was recorded at 85,303 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,462 miles a year.
Has P286 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P286 DWL has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on P286 DWL 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 P286 DWL find?
P286 DWL passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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