Volvo 900 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 2,316 cc
P657 RFWMOT history
P657 RFW is a blue petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 15 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 267,735 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 267,735 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,184 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P657 RFW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- 900 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,316 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 15 Oct 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P657 RFW was last recorded at 267,735 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 267,071 miles · 21 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 664 miles
- Average per year
- 2,184 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 267,735 miles
- 2025 – 267,071 miles
- 2024 – 266,673 miles
- 2023 – 265,781 miles
- 2022 – 263,788 miles
- 2021 – 262,241 miles
- 2020 – 261,476 miles
- 2018 – 258,706 miles
- 2017 – 254,139 miles
- 2016 – 252,432 miles
- 2015 – 250,510 miles
- 2014 – 248,235 miles
- 2012 – 245,489 miles
- 2011 – 241,666 miles
- 2010 – 237,928 miles
- 2009 – 233,581 miles
- 2008 – 229,641 miles
- 2006 – 225,767 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass267,735 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass267,735 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 267,735 miles
- Test number
- 954482197522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail267,735 miles (+664)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 267,735 miles
- Test number
- 234416788313
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass267,071 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 267,071 miles
- Test number
- 970263480416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail267,071 miles (+398)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 267,071 miles
- Test number
- 202959318889
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Pass266,673 miles (+892)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 266,673 miles
- Test number
- 134982034161
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass265,781 miles (+1,993)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 265,781 miles
- Test number
- 377570605925
- 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))
Pass263,788 miles (+1,547)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 263,788 miles
- Test number
- 903737878262
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass262,241 miles (+765)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 262,241 miles
- Test number
- 966680490028
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four tyres are cracking in the treads
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass261,476 miles (+2,770)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 261,476 miles
- Test number
- 497724112298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear silencer rusting
Pass258,706 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 258,706 miles
- Test number
- 648663242256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower part of flitch rusted but not effecting integrity of the structure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight Oil leak from differential unit
Fail258,705 miles (+2,477)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,705 miles
- Test number
- 409016363808
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower part of flitch rusted but not effecting integrity of the structure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight Oil leak from differential unit
Pass256,228 miles (+2,089)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 256,228 miles
- Test number
- 270985447846
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass254,139 miles (+1,707)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 254,139 miles
- Test number
- 557396563946
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass252,432 miles (+1,922)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 252,432 miles
- Test number
- 248355991741
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass250,510 miles (+2,275)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 250,510 miles
- Test number
- 569602605003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass248,235 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 248,235 miles
- Test number
- 825779604002
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront windscreen cracked
Fail248,227 miles (+2,738)7 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,227 miles
- Test number
- 376742904082
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront windscreen cracked
Pass245,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 245,489 miles
- Test number
- 428417442471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail245,489 miles (+3,823)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,489 miles
- Test number
- 906212842325
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass241,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 241,666 miles
- Test number
- 285314161010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail241,666 miles (+3,738)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,666 miles
- Test number
- 679443561025
- FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass237,928 miles (+4,347)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 237,928 miles
- Test number
- 352697000020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass233,581 miles (+3,940)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 233,581 miles
- Test number
- 104827509020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass229,641 miles (+3,874)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 229,641 miles
- Test number
- 791808308055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass225,767 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 225,767 miles
- Test number
- 343362246300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P657 RFW
- Does P657 RFW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P657 RFW is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P657 RFW?
- The MOT on P657 RFW is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P657 RFW done?
- P657 RFW was recorded at 267,735 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 2,184 miles a year.
- Has P657 RFW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P657 RFW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on P657 RFW 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 P657 RFW find?
- P657 RFW passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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