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Blue · Petrol · 1961 · 1,600 cc

YSU 878MOT history

YSU 878 is a blue petrol Volvo first used on 5 Sept 1990. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2023 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 39,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2023
Mileage
39,809 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2022
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YSU 878
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
5 Sept 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2023
Latest MOT test
5 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

YSU 878 was last recorded at 39,809 miles on 5 May 2022, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2020: 39,461 miles, lower than 48,038 miles on 23 Sept 2017.

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
39,750 miles · 5 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
1,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 39,809 miles
  • 2021 – 39,750 miles
  • 2020 – 39,461 miles
  • 2017 – 48,038 miles
  • 2013 – 48,038 miles
  • 2012 – 48,038 miles
  • 2008 – 24,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,809 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,809 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    39,809 miles
    Test number
    359363752421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass39,750 miles (+289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,750 miles
    Test number
    151880479571
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass39,461 miles (-8,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    39,461 miles
    Test number
    610884338218
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass48,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    780347257375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,033 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,033 km
    Test number
    703067173772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,038 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    476835823288
    • NoteUnable to determine effectiveness of offside idle arm locking nut
    • NoteUnable to determine effectiveness of offside track rod end locking nut

  7. Fail48,038 miles7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    777461523260
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnable to determine effectiveness of offside idle arm locking nut
    • NoteUnable to determine effectiveness of offside track rod end locking nut

  8. Pass48,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    988785912221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail48,038 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    958418102295
    • FailureOffside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass48,038 km (+7,141)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,038 km
    Test number
    207495981164
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass40,897 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,897 km
    Test number
    700742280178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,210 miles
    Test number
    170937858190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,732 km2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    22,732 km
    Test number
    503312995258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear axel brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteRear panard rod bushes perished
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front top trunion
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler arm bushes

Questions about YSU 878

What vehicle is registration YSU 878 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YSU 878 on a blue petrol Volvo first used on 5 Sept 1990. 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 YSU 878 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YSU 878 expired on 4 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YSU 878?
The MOT on YSU 878 expired on 4 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YSU 878 done?
YSU 878 was recorded at 39,809 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2022, an average of 1,121 miles a year.
Has YSU 878 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YSU 878 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on YSU 878 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on YSU 878 find?
YSU 878 passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn.

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