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Volvo 900 Series

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 2,316 cc

R95 MTSMOT history

R95 MTS is a red petrol Volvo 900 Series first used on 9 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2022
Mileage
110,121 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R95 MTS
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
9 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

R95 MTS was last recorded at 110,121 miles on 9 Dec 2021, 1,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,263 miles · 6 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,858 miles
Average per year
3,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 110,121 miles
  • 2020 – 108,263 miles
  • 2019 – 104,697 miles
  • 2018 – 100,803 miles
  • 2017 – 96,005 miles
  • 2016 – 93,342 miles
  • 2015 – 90,346 miles
  • 2014 – 84,250 miles
  • 2013 – 79,322 miles
  • 2012 – 76,746 miles
  • 2011 – 74,014 miles
  • 2009 – 71,153 miles
  • 2008 – 68,554 miles
  • 2007 – 65,411 miles
  • 2006 – 60,979 miles
  • 2005 – 56,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,121 miles
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on front subframe/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake imbalance o/s rear

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.

  • Inner body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT JOINT (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT JOINT (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,121 miles (+1,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,121 miles
    Test number
    994530424864
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on front subframe/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake imbalance o/s rear

  2. Pass108,263 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,263 miles
    Test number
    278150277014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,697 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,697 miles
    Test number
    942925411638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,803 miles (+4,798)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,803 miles
    Test number
    945116330084
    • AdvisoryExhaust system - Securing bracket attached to gearbox is broken. (System is still secure).
    • AdvisoryExhaust system - Very slight "BLOW" at manifold.
    • AdvisoryInner body sills - inspection limited because of covers.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STABILISER ARM/TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play END-FLOAT (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK - From gearbox rear seal.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STABILISER ARM/TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play END-FLOAT (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade rubber is deteriorated.
    • AdvisorySlight damage along lower edge of nearside outer body sill.
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle inspection limited because of covers.

  5. Pass96,005 miles (+2,663)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,005 miles
    Test number
    912139866159
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre, Rear, exhaust section is deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryInner body sills - inspection limited because of covers.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear of gearbox.

  6. Pass93,342 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,342 miles
    Test number
    979961215632
    • AdvisoryInner body sills - inspection limited because of covers.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT JOINT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT JOINT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from joint just in front of rear axle.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail93,342 miles (+2,996)3 dangerous2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,342 miles
    Test number
    645127357491
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber blade split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working OUTER LAMP (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryInner body sills - inspection limited because of covers.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT JOINT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT JOINT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from joint just in front of rear axle.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass90,346 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,346 miles
    Test number
    598519045020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEXHAUST SYSTEM - VERY SLIGHT LEAK AT JOINT JUST IN FRONT OF REAR AXLE.
    • NoteINNER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

  9. Fail90,346 miles (+6,096)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,346 miles
    Test number
    808609145025
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEXHAUST SYSTEM - VERY SLIGHT LEAK AT JOINT JUST IN FRONT OF REAR AXLE.
    • NoteINNER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

  10. Pass84,250 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,250 miles
    Test number
    168520554480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Fail84,250 miles (+4,928)1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,250 miles
    Test number
    588690354019
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass79,322 miles (+2,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,322 miles
    Test number
    679701453053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass76,746 miles (+48)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,746 miles
    Test number
    157328132031
    • NoteExhaust rubbing on offside rear coil spring cup back axle

  14. Fail76,698 miles (+2,684)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,698 miles
    Test number
    667707322028
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  15. Pass74,014 miles (+2,861)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,014 miles
    Test number
    947914131038
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteHorn poor
    • NoteRear silencer tail pipe rubbing against rear valance
    • NoteSlight wear at steering rack pinion

  16. Pass71,153 miles (+2,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    71,153 miles
    Test number
    640126659313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass68,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    68,554 miles
    Test number
    192315348310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,554 miles (+3,143)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,554 miles
    Test number
    242175248377
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass65,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    65,411 miles
    Test number
    401641667315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,411 miles (+4,432)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,411 miles
    Test number
    413511467491
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  21. Pass60,979 miles (+4,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    60,979 miles
    Test number
    902409126399
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass56,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    56,611 miles
    Test number
    433166935370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R95 MTS

Does R95 MTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R95 MTS expired on 8 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R95 MTS?
The MOT on R95 MTS expired on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R95 MTS done?
R95 MTS was recorded at 110,121 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2021, an average of 3,340 miles a year.
Has R95 MTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R95 MTS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on R95 MTS 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 R95 MTS find?
R95 MTS passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on front subframe/suspension assemblies etc; handbrake imbalance o/s rear.

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