Volvo Motorhome
Multi-colour · Diesel · 1985 · 4,000 cc
PCR 524MOT history
PCR 524 is a multi-colour diesel Volvo Motorhome first used on 4 Jun 1985. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 291,069 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 291,069 km
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,549 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- PCR 524
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- Motorhome
- Colour
- Multi-colour
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 4,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 4 Jun 1985
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
PCR 524 was last recorded at 291,069 km on 18 Nov 2025, 10,023 km more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 281,046 km · 12 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,023 km
- Average per year
- 6,549 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 291,069 km
- 2024 – 281,046 km
- 2023 – 272,396 km
- 2022 – 262,650 km
- 2020 – 241,470 km
- 2019 – 237,364 km
- 2017 – 230,103 km
- 2016 – 22,341 km
- 2014 – 214,756 km
- 2013 – 203,819 km
- 2012 – 198,808 km
- 2011 – 197,219 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass291,069 km
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 1st axle 31% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on 2nd axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Air bag perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on 2nd axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper mounting bush perished
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass291,069 km (+10,023)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 291,069 km
- Test number
- 504631955671
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 1st axle 31% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on 2nd axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Air bag perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on 2nd axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper mounting bush perished
Pass281,046 km (+8,650)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 281,046 km
- Test number
- 238982601913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass272,396 km1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 272,396 km
- Test number
- 280167170772
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering damper ball joint gaiter perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak from PTO (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVoid bushes on 2nd axle perished
Fail272,396 km (+9,746)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 272,396 km
- Test number
- 294771543411
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering damper ball joint gaiter perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak from PTO (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVoid bushes on 2nd axle perished
Pass262,650 km5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 262,650 km
- Test number
- 640288484055
- AdvisoryAlternator mounting bracket loose.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded/cracked. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn 2nd axle void bushes worn on diff housing. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail262,641 km1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,641 km
- Test number
- 300117222499
- MajorOffside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated Oil leak from hub onto shoes. (1.1.13 (b))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty Not obligatory but interferes with indicators when switched on. (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAlternator mounting bracket loose.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded/cracked. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn 2nd axle void bushes worn on diff housing. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass246,527 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 246,527 miles
- Test number
- 779599177245
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail246,527 miles1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,527 miles
- Test number
- 568684688973
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass241,470 km (+4,106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 241,470 km
- Test number
- 118729805120
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass237,364 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 237,364 km
- Test number
- 825864161393
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass231,789 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 231,789 miles
- Test number
- 113753220693
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass230,103 km (+207,762)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 230,103 km
- Test number
- 343306829053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,341 km
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 22,341 km
- Test number
- 402968828566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass219,836 miles (+27)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 219,836 miles
- Test number
- 336489215481
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail219,809 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,809 miles
- Test number
- 457211115252
- FailureOffside Front Air suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass214,756 km (+10,937)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 214,756 km
- Test number
- 499131364279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,819 km (+5,011)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 203,819 km
- Test number
- 949151603374
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass198,808 km
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 198,808 km
- Test number
- 188757152211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail198,808 km (+1,589)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,808 km
- Test number
- 787057552208
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass197,219 km
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 197,219 km
- Test number
- 379742001429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail197,158 miles (+2,166)2 failures2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,158 miles
- Test number
- 789189091107
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- NoteO/s front air bag condition. direction of washer jets.
Pass194,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 194,992 miles
- Test number
- 341442570154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about PCR 524
- What vehicle is registration PCR 524 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show PCR 524 on a multi-colour diesel Volvo Motorhome first used on 4 Jun 1985. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does PCR 524 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PCR 524 is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on PCR 524?
- The MOT on PCR 524 is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has PCR 524 done?
- PCR 524 was recorded at 291,069 km at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,549 km a year.
- Has PCR 524 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. PCR 524 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on PCR 524 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 PCR 524 find?
- PCR 524 passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 1st axle 31% imbalance; nearside rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on 2nd axle; offside front air bag perished, and 2 more.
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