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Volvo V90

Maroon · Petrol · 1997 · 2,922 cc

P778 GDPMOT history

P778 GDP is a maroon petrol Volvo V90 first used on 2 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 216,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2022
Mileage
216,263 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P778 GDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V90
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,922 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
2 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

P778 GDP was last recorded at 216,263 miles on 4 Dec 2021, 7,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,818 miles · 26 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
7,445 miles
Average per year
7,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 216,263 miles
  • 2020 – 208,818 miles
  • 2019 – 199,741 miles
  • 2018 – 192,370 miles
  • 2017 – 184,584 miles
  • 2016 – 177,522 miles
  • 2015 – 172,069 miles
  • 2014 – 163,948 miles
  • 2013 – 158,116 miles
  • 2012 – 149,816 miles
  • 2011 – 142,255 miles
  • 2010 – 132,656 miles
  • 2009 – 123,709 miles
  • 2008 – 114,803 miles
  • 2007 – 106,882 miles
  • 2006 – 97,317 miles
  • 2005 – 86,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,263 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,263 miles (+7,445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    216,263 miles
    Test number
    972612619085
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass208,818 miles (+89)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    208,818 miles
    Test number
    740941826986
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail208,729 miles (+8,988)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,729 miles
    Test number
    343404395568
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking hose at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass199,741 miles (+7,371)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    199,741 miles
    Test number
    178033170961
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass192,370 miles (+7,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    192,370 miles
    Test number
    413668459752
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind

  6. Pass184,584 miles (+7,062)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    184,584 miles
    Test number
    788578751965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass177,522 miles (+5,453)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    177,522 miles
    Test number
    182058307545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass172,069 miles (+161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    172,069 miles
    Test number
    219267855195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail171,908 miles (+7,960)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,908 miles
    Test number
    517143745139
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass163,948 miles (+5,832)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    163,948 miles
    Test number
    599362034144
    • NoteHandbrake cables heavily corroded
    • NoteHorn output poor but can be heard by other road users
    • NoteN/s front lower arm inner rear bushes splitting and in poor condition
    • NoteO/s front lower arm inner rear bushes splitting and in poor condition
    • NoteRear disc pads low

  11. Pass158,116 miles (+8,300)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    158,116 miles
    Test number
    109102943126
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake cables heavilly corroded and in poor condition
    • NoteHorn poor output but can be heard by other road users
    • NotePolly v-belt split and in poor condition

  12. Fail149,816 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,816 miles
    Test number
    215870832433
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteParking brake cables heavily corroded

  13. Pass149,816 miles (+7,561)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    149,816 miles
    Test number
    268030032181
    • NoteParking brake cables heavily corroded

  14. Pass142,255 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    142,255 miles
    Test number
    249730441114
    • NoteDamage on windscreen zone B
    • NoteRear section of parking brake cables corroded

  15. Fail142,255 miles (+9,599)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,255 miles
    Test number
    989910141154
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteDamage on windscreen zone B
    • NoteRear disc pads worn to limit
    • NoteRear section of parking brake cables corroded

  16. Pass132,656 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    132,656 miles
    Test number
    841868440137
    • NoteDamage on windscreen zone B
    • NoteFront and rear disc pads low
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres low on limit
    • NoteO/s wiper blade starting to split

  17. Fail132,656 miles (+8,947)5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,656 miles
    Test number
    252800440162
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDamage on windscreen zone B
    • NoteFront and rear disc pads low
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres low on limit
    • NoteO/s wiper blade starting to split

  18. Pass123,709 miles (+8,906)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    123,709 miles
    Test number
    562039339125
    • NoteRear disc facings in poor condition and rear disc pads worn to limit
    • NoteRear number plate damaged

  19. Fail114,803 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,803 miles
    Test number
    182687938145
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteMinor damage on windscreen
    • NoteO/s and n/s front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to split
    • NoteRear sections of parking brake cables corroded

  20. Pass114,803 miles (+7,921)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    114,803 miles
    Test number
    464747838137
    • NoteMinor damage on windscreen
    • NoteO/s and n/s front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to split
    • NoteRear sections of parking brake cables corroded

  21. Pass106,882 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    106,882 miles
    Test number
    280183347413
    • NoteN/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • NoteO/S AND N/S FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPES SPLIT
    • NoteREAR SECTIONS OF PARKING BRAKE CABLES CORRODED
    • NoteSLIGHT DAMAGE N/S REAR SEAT BELT WEB
    • NoteWINDSCREEN DAMAGE ZONE B

  22. Fail106,882 miles (+9,565)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,882 miles
    Test number
    862283147142
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • NoteO/S AND N/S FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPES SPLIT
    • NoteREAR SECTIONS OF PARKING BRAKE CABLES CORRODED
    • NoteSLIGHT DAMAGE N/S REAR SEAT BELT WEB
    • NoteWINDSCREEN DAMAGE ZONE B

  23. Pass97,317 miles (+11,304)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    97,317 miles
    Test number
    141769236173
    • NoteFront disc pads low
    • NoteMinor damage on windscreen zone B
    • NoteN/s/f flexi brake pipe starting to split
    • NoteO/s sidelight dim

  24. Pass86,013 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2006
    Odometer
    86,013 miles
    Test number
    194056135194
    • NoteMinor damage on windscreen. Rear brake pads low. O/s & n/s rear tyres worn low on inner edges. O/s/f flexi brake pipe starting to split.

Questions about P778 GDP

Does P778 GDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P778 GDP expired on 3 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P778 GDP?
The MOT on P778 GDP expired on 3 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P778 GDP done?
P778 GDP was recorded at 216,263 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2021, an average of 7,869 miles a year.
Has P778 GDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P778 GDP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on P778 GDP 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 P778 GDP find?
P778 GDP passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and worn on edges, and 1 more.

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