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Volvo 900 Series

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 2,316 cc

R57 VLKMOT history

R57 VLK is a red petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 28 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2026
Mileage
132,876 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R57 VLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,316 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R57 VLK was last recorded at 132,876 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 4,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2013: 51,098 miles, lower than 88,095 miles on 30 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,766 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,110 miles
Average per year
4,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,876 miles
  • 2024 – 128,766 miles
  • 2023 – 123,804 miles
  • 2022 – 114,052 miles
  • 2020 – 112,120 miles
  • 2018 – 108,710 miles
  • 2017 – 105,177 miles
  • 2016 – 96,696 miles
  • 2015 – 89,895 miles
  • 2014 – 89,801 miles
  • 2013 – 51,100 miles
  • 2012 – 88,095 miles
  • 2011 – 85,915 miles
  • 2010 – 82,382 miles
  • 2009 – 76,418 miles
  • 2008 – 69,170 miles
  • 2006 – 58,006 miles
  • 2005 – 53,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,876 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,876 miles (+4,110)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,876 miles
    Test number
    636942999502
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  2. Pass128,766 miles (+4,962)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,766 miles
    Test number
    272054603746
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass123,804 miles (+9,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,804 miles
    Test number
    243938150322
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever close to end of travel.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass114,052 miles (+1,932)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,052 miles
    Test number
    484817759928
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY HAS SURFACE COROSSION IN VARIOUS PLACES BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

  5. Pass112,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    112,120 miles
    Test number
    915500516619
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail112,120 miles (+3,410)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,120 miles
    Test number
    497270903803
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass108,710 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,710 miles
    Test number
    222673075888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,704 miles (+3,527)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,704 miles
    Test number
    563898509225
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle croded
    • AdvisoryRear diff has slight oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight oil leak

  9. Pass105,177 miles (+8,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    105,177 miles
    Test number
    973136900611
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass96,696 miles (+6,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,696 miles
    Test number
    673469510854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system lightly rubbing tie bar (2.2.D.2a)

  11. Pass89,895 miles (+19)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,895 miles
    Test number
    317202105274
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront windscreen cracked outside swept area

  12. Fail89,876 miles (+75)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,876 miles
    Test number
    248922095104
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront windscreen cracked outside swept area

  13. Pass89,801 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,801 miles
    Test number
    279267044436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNoise from nearside rear brake drum

  14. Fail89,801 miles (+38,701)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,801 miles
    Test number
    266017944133
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNoise from nearside rear brake drum

  15. Pass51,100 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,100 miles
    Test number
    137335243104
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNoise from rear road wheels however no play detected or roughness

  16. Fail51,098 miles (-36,997)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,098 miles
    Test number
    845478133135
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNoise from rear road wheels however no play detected or roughness

  17. Pass88,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,095 miles
    Test number
    975541652116
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail88,095 miles (+2,180)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,095 miles
    Test number
    457559642160
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass85,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,915 miles
    Test number
    666099531146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,915 miles (+3,533)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,915 miles
    Test number
    225659831492
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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)

  21. Pass82,382 miles (+5,964)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    82,382 miles
    Test number
    702262550131
    • NoteN\s\f flexible pipe cracking

  22. Pass76,418 miles (+7,248)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,418 miles
    Test number
    950609239195
    • NoteCentre silencer leaking,baffles loose and near end of life
    • NoteN\s headlamp glass cracked

  23. Pass69,170 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    69,170 miles
    Test number
    810119248196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN\s\ headlamp glass cracked

  24. Fail69,170 miles (+11,164)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,170 miles
    Test number
    164078548155
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN\s\ headlamp glass cracked

  25. Pass58,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    58,006 miles
    Test number
    164393406389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,006 miles (+4,947)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,006 miles
    Test number
    194057196246
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteWear in steering rack

  27. Pass53,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    53,059 miles
    Test number
    701401505300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R57 VLK

Does R57 VLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R57 VLK expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R57 VLK?
The MOT on R57 VLK expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R57 VLK done?
R57 VLK was recorded at 132,876 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 4,148 miles a year.
Has R57 VLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R57 VLK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on R57 VLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R57 VLK find?
R57 VLK passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear.; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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