
Volvo 900 Series
Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 2,316 cc
P535 LEWMOT history
P535 LEW is a purple petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,195 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 147,195 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,013 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P535 LEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- 900 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,316 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P535 LEW was last recorded at 147,195 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 6,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,115 miles · 14 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,080 miles
- Average per year
- 3,013 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,195 miles
- 2025 – 141,115 miles
- 2024 – 138,400 miles
- 2023 – 136,530 miles
- 2022 – 133,322 miles
- 2021 – 126,813 miles
- 2020 – 122,456 miles
- 2019 – 114,144 miles
- 2018 – 106,984 miles
- 2017 – 99,407 miles
- 2016 – 98,868 miles
- 2015 – 98,604 miles
- 2014 – 98,273 miles
- 2013 – 97,545 miles
- 2012 – 97,102 miles
- 2011 – 95,779 miles
- 2010 – 94,121 miles
- 2009 – 92,472 miles
- 2008 – 90,589 miles
- 2007 – 88,586 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,195 miles (+6,080)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 147,195 miles
- Test number
- 400768792212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,115 miles (+2,715)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 141,115 miles
- Test number
- 383595556830
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass138,400 miles (+1,870)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 138,400 miles
- Test number
- 656106971665
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass136,530 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 136,530 miles
- Test number
- 854009066183
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty top missing (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail136,529 miles (+3,207)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,529 miles
- Test number
- 770317415823
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty top missing (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass133,322 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 133,322 miles
- Test number
- 966308276645
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail133,320 miles (+6,507)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,320 miles
- Test number
- 454616723084
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass126,813 miles (+4,357)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 126,813 miles
- Test number
- 524413137145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,456 miles (+8,312)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 122,456 miles
- Test number
- 619620356231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,144 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 114,144 miles
- Test number
- 842480028835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,144 miles (+7,160)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,144 miles
- Test number
- 480248721433
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass106,984 miles (+7,577)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 106,984 miles
- Test number
- 651186773183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,407 miles (+539)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 99,407 miles
- Test number
- 706695725692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,868 miles (+264)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 98,868 miles
- Test number
- 904369490428
- AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes slightly worn
Pass98,604 miles (+331)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 98,604 miles
- Test number
- 765010815193
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteRear tyres perished/cracked
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass98,273 miles (+728)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 98,273 miles
- Test number
- 247624314430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,545 miles (+443)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 97,545 miles
- Test number
- 585000713012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,102 miles (+1,323)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 97,102 miles
- Test number
- 778034102042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,779 miles (+1,658)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 95,779 miles
- Test number
- 535784111007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,121 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 94,121 miles
- Test number
- 601660420023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,104 miles (+1,632)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,104 miles
- Test number
- 163989110499
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass92,472 miles (+1,883)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 92,472 miles
- Test number
- 431794119007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,589 miles (+2,003)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 90,589 miles
- Test number
- 542124818016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,586 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 88,586 miles
- Test number
- 144590217096
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about P535 LEW
- Does P535 LEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P535 LEW is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P535 LEW?
- The MOT on P535 LEW is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P535 LEW done?
- P535 LEW was recorded at 147,195 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 3,013 miles a year.
- Has P535 LEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P535 LEW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on P535 LEW 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 P535 LEW find?
- P535 LEW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.
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