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Volvo 900 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 2,500 cc

P511 DEFMOT history

P511 DEF is a silver petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,753 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P511 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P511 DEF was last recorded at 97,753 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,902 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
851 miles
Average per year
1,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,753 miles
  • 2024 – 96,902 miles
  • 2023 – 96,877 miles
  • 2022 – 96,784 miles
  • 2020 – 96,314 miles
  • 2019 – 95,883 miles
  • 2018 – 94,409 miles
  • 2017 – 93,594 miles
  • 2016 – 93,590 miles
  • 2015 – 93,479 miles
  • 2014 – 92,036 miles
  • 2013 – 90,285 miles
  • 2012 – 88,605 miles
  • 2011 – 86,599 miles
  • 2010 – 85,012 miles
  • 2009 – 82,912 miles
  • 2008 – 81,690 miles
  • 2007 – 79,858 miles
  • 2006 – 77,056 miles
  • 2005 – 76,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,753 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,753 miles (+851)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,753 miles
    Test number
    382472402196
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  2. Pass96,902 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,902 miles
    Test number
    122758384893
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass96,877 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,877 miles
    Test number
    784982902270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,784 miles
    Test number
    422857767620
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail96,784 miles (+470)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,784 miles
    Test number
    178397426652
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass96,314 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,314 miles
    Test number
    283069632979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,883 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,883 miles
    Test number
    477696799327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,409 miles (+815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,409 miles
    Test number
    792487736050
    • AdvisoryOuter front anti roll bar bushes perished

  9. Pass93,594 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,594 miles
    Test number
    146858156006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,590 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,590 miles
    Test number
    513671304949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,479 miles
    Test number
    728476276692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,479 miles (+1,443)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,479 miles
    Test number
    340246908084
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass92,036 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,036 miles
    Test number
    495368604391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,285 miles
    Test number
    245242913396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,285 miles (+1,680)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,285 miles
    Test number
    217942613397
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass88,605 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,605 miles
    Test number
    625010112383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,599 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,599 miles
    Test number
    345922891472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,012 miles (+2,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,012 miles
    Test number
    120584510376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass82,912 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,912 miles
    Test number
    920593809384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,690 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,690 miles
    Test number
    550046998297
    • 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)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  21. Fail81,690 miles (+1,832)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,690 miles
    Test number
    631226098223
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  22. Pass79,858 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    79,858 miles
    Test number
    452678377296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,056 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,056 miles
    Test number
    801376976267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    76,026 miles
    Test number
    432703465280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P511 DEF

Does P511 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P511 DEF is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P511 DEF?
The MOT on P511 DEF is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P511 DEF done?
P511 DEF was recorded at 97,753 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 1,075 miles a year.
Has P511 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P511 DEF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on P511 DEF 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 P511 DEF find?
P511 DEF passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracking; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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