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Volvo 900 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,316 cc

R736 VKXMOT history

R736 VKX is a silver petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 20 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 246,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2024
Mileage
246,283 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R736 VKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,316 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R736 VKX was last recorded at 246,283 miles on 24 Feb 2023, 4,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,533 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,750 miles
Average per year
7,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 246,283 miles
  • 2022 – 241,533 miles
  • 2021 – 237,276 miles
  • 2020 – 233,920 miles
  • 2019 – 227,763 miles
  • 2018 – 223,513 miles
  • 2017 – 216,998 miles
  • 2016 – 214,564 miles
  • 2015 – 211,466 miles
  • 2013 – 207,011 miles
  • 2012 – 203,422 miles
  • 2010 – 190,572 miles
  • 2009 – 178,626 miles
  • 2008 – 165,991 miles
  • 2007 – 149,044 miles
  • 2006 – 126,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,283 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,283 miles (+4,750)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    246,283 miles
    Test number
    455933281514
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass241,533 miles (+4,257)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    241,533 miles
    Test number
    146246848780
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery carrier poor condition

  3. Pass237,276 miles (+3,356)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    237,276 miles
    Test number
    838067570561
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion to body/wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion to body/wheel arch
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass233,920 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    233,920 miles
    Test number
    906892922287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail233,917 miles (+6,154)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,917 miles
    Test number
    176530326759
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass227,763 miles (+4,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    227,763 miles
    Test number
    620982737051
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass223,513 miles (+6,515)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    223,513 miles
    Test number
    888234059391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass216,998 miles (+2,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    216,998 miles
    Test number
    537160206479
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass214,564 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    214,564 miles
    Test number
    829599559160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass211,466 miles (+4,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    211,466 miles
    Test number
    109721445052
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass207,011 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    207,011 miles
    Test number
    405778443444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass203,422 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    203,422 miles
    Test number
    307589342360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass199,298 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    199,298 miles
    Test number
    465713712071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail199,298 miles (+8,726)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,298 miles
    Test number
    199912012488
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass190,572 miles (+11,946)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    190,572 miles
    Test number
    530590330226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass178,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    178,626 miles
    Test number
    221383329209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail178,626 miles (+12,635)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,626 miles
    Test number
    514293229270
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass165,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    165,991 miles
    Test number
    260900818235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail165,991 miles (+16,947)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,991 miles
    Test number
    234990618259
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass149,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    149,044 miles
    Test number
    513355737243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail149,044 miles (+22,911)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,044 miles
    Test number
    224774037224
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass126,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    126,133 miles
    Test number
    873165316233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail126,133 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,133 miles
    Test number
    954204416214
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about R736 VKX

Does R736 VKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R736 VKX expired on 3 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R736 VKX?
The MOT on R736 VKX expired on 3 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R736 VKX done?
R736 VKX was recorded at 246,283 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2023, an average of 7,254 miles a year.
Has R736 VKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R736 VKX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on R736 VKX 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 R736 VKX find?
R736 VKX passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 4 more.

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