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Volvo 900 Series

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,922 cc

R389 ULXMOT history

R389 ULX is a green petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 25 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
119,004 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 ULX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,922 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 ULX was last recorded at 119,004 miles on 27 Sept 2025, 2,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,062 miles · 22 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,942 miles
Average per year
2,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,004 miles
  • 2024 – 116,062 miles
  • 2023 – 114,309 miles
  • 2022 – 112,096 miles
  • 2021 – 109,293 miles
  • 2020 – 107,892 miles
  • 2019 – 106,592 miles
  • 2018 – 104,987 miles
  • 2017 – 100,988 miles
  • 2016 – 90,288 miles
  • 2015 – 90,056 miles
  • 2014 – 88,424 miles
  • 2013 – 86,252 miles
  • 2012 – 80,215 miles
  • 2011 – 77,156 miles
  • 2010 – 75,114 miles
  • 2009 – 72,420 miles
  • 2008 – 69,701 miles
  • 2007 – 67,401 miles
  • 2006 – 65,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,004 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated
  • AdvisoryBattery not secured

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,004 miles (+2,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,004 miles
    Test number
    176786502237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBattery not secured

  2. Pass116,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,062 miles
    Test number
    760783364851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail116,062 miles (+1,753)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,062 miles
    Test number
    586704327912
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass114,309 miles (+2,213)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    114,309 miles
    Test number
    386771781123
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,096 miles (+2,803)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,096 miles
    Test number
    844862897154
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,293 miles (+1,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,293 miles
    Test number
    553082663226
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,892 miles (+1,300)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,892 miles
    Test number
    679578772206
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,592 miles (+1,605)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,592 miles
    Test number
    538270651397
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbreak has some travel

  9. Pass104,987 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,987 miles
    Test number
    772704520877
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail104,986 miles (+3,998)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,986 miles
    Test number
    163900824218
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass100,988 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,988 miles
    Test number
    607502588175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,987 miles (+10,699)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,987 miles
    Test number
    848593993503
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass90,288 miles (+232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,288 miles
    Test number
    311447409087
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished

  14. Pass90,056 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,056 miles
    Test number
    245701685442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,424 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,424 miles
    Test number
    136280004208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,252 miles (+6,037)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,252 miles
    Test number
    227488613241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,215 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,215 miles
    Test number
    418810012294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,156 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,156 miles
    Test number
    976791511226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,114 miles
    Test number
    582199810278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,111 miles (+2,691)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,111 miles
    Test number
    954809110269
    • FailureInner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  21. Pass72,420 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,420 miles
    Test number
    350380029271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,701 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,701 miles
    Test number
    600528128264
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass69,701 miles (+2,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    69,701 miles
    Test number
    733418228231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass67,401 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,401 miles
    Test number
    511943217250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,334 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    65,334 miles
    Test number
    790475636201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,285 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,285 miles
    Test number
    331428526466
    • FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Questions about R389 ULX

Does R389 ULX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R389 ULX expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R389 ULX?
The MOT on R389 ULX expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R389 ULX done?
R389 ULX was recorded at 119,004 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2025, an average of 2,810 miles a year.
Has R389 ULX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 ULX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on R389 ULX 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 R389 ULX find?
R389 ULX passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated; battery not secured.

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