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Volvo 900 Series

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,383 cc

P331 NLTMOT history

P331 NLT is a blue diesel Volvo 900 Series first used on 16 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 173,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
173,280 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P331 NLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,383 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P331 NLT was last recorded at 173,280 miles on 27 May 2026, 3,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,851 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,429 miles
Average per year
2,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,280 miles
  • 2025 – 169,851 miles
  • 2024 – 165,610 miles
  • 2023 – 164,329 miles
  • 2022 – 163,590 miles
  • 2021 – 159,551 miles
  • 2020 – 157,329 miles
  • 2019 – 139,904 miles
  • 2017 – 139,880 miles
  • 2016 – 139,811 miles
  • 2015 – 139,170 miles
  • 2014 – 138,671 miles
  • 2013 – 136,455 miles
  • 2012 – 133,345 miles
  • 2011 – 129,055 miles
  • 2010 – 124,530 miles
  • 2009 – 123,048 miles
  • 2008 – 120,695 miles
  • 2007 – 117,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,280 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion started on offside rear inner sill
  • AdvisoryFront 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Suspension corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside rear light unit damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,280 miles (+3,429)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    173,280 miles
    Test number
    165899938268
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started on offside rear inner sill
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass169,851 miles (+4,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    169,851 miles
    Test number
    172404359852
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension corrosion

  3. Pass165,610 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    165,610 miles
    Test number
    605466233601
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension corrosion

  4. Fail165,595 miles (+1,266)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,595 miles
    Test number
    980815563962
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension corrosion

  5. Pass164,329 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    164,329 miles
    Test number
    735539654755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail164,320 miles (+730)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,320 miles
    Test number
    687501880498
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass163,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    163,590 miles
    Test number
    506196316678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail163,590 miles (+4,039)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,590 miles
    Test number
    237471535537
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass159,551 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    159,551 miles
    Test number
    189958569468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,329 miles (+17,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,329 miles
    Test number
    272280113154
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass139,904 miles (+24)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,904 miles
    Test number
    638357242907
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light unit damaged

  12. Pass139,880 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    139,880 miles
    Test number
    417290732579
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light unit damaged

  13. Pass139,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    139,811 miles
    Test number
    409273703519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail139,811 miles (+641)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,811 miles
    Test number
    235320496576
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Fail139,170 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,170 miles
    Test number
    346523965180
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass139,170 miles (+499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    139,170 miles
    Test number
    588323865161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail138,671 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,671 miles
    Test number
    246734874131
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass138,671 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    138,671 miles
    Test number
    919504274171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass136,455 miles (+3,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    136,455 miles
    Test number
    248258643163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail133,345 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,345 miles
    Test number
    219595882128
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNear side rear light unit damaged

  21. Pass133,345 miles (+4,290)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    133,345 miles
    Test number
    619035482141
    • NoteNear side rear light unit damaged

  22. Pass129,055 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    129,055 miles
    Test number
    628079671194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail129,041 miles (+4,511)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,041 miles
    Test number
    968155571155
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail124,530 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,530 miles
    Test number
    272569170450
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass124,530 miles (+1,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    124,530 miles
    Test number
    940199470133
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass123,048 miles (+2,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    123,048 miles
    Test number
    474173179166
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass120,695 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    120,695 miles
    Test number
    471747358183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass117,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    117,814 miles
    Test number
    312597157130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P331 NLT

Does P331 NLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P331 NLT is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P331 NLT?
The MOT on P331 NLT is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P331 NLT done?
P331 NLT was recorded at 173,280 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 2,923 miles a year.
Has P331 NLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P331 NLT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on P331 NLT 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 P331 NLT find?
P331 NLT passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 5 advisories: corrosion started on offside rear inner sill; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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