VOLVO 900 Series N78PDF has 23 MOTs

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This 1996 VOLVO 900 Series has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 144,489 miles 2 months ago on Friday 27th February 2026 at 15:52.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

N78PDF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST MARCH 2027144,489 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absiorber Covers Slightly Corroded
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 2026144,489 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absiorber Covers Slightly Corroded
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 20251ST MARCH 2026143,706 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear N/s And O/s S/absorbers Slightly Corroded
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Buckle Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 20241ST MARCH 2025143,967 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Rear S/absorbers Slightly Corroded
PASSED1ST MARCH 202329TH FEBRUARY 2024141,064 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - N/s And O/s Front Lower Inner Wheel Arches Slightly Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202227TH JANUARY 2023140,455 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED28TH JANUARY 202127TH JANUARY 2022140,267 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED26TH JANUARY 2021140,267 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Hydraulic Brake Calliper Excessively Weakened By Corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD JULY 201926TH JANUARY 2021139,109 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED25TH JULY 201830TH JULY 2019136,483 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST JULY 201730TH JULY 2018133,400 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED8TH JULY 201613TH JULY 2017131,058 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED19TH JUNE 201513TH JULY 2016128,072 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED3RD JULY 201413TH JULY 2015125,413 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. USER ENTERED - Wheel Trims Slightly Touching Valves
PASSED8TH JULY 201313TH JULY 2014123,142 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Attachment Fitting Slightly Deteriorated (5.2.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED21ST JUNE 201213TH JULY 2013120,044 MI
PASSED8TH JULY 201113TH JULY 2012118,136 MI
PASSED6TH JULY 201013TH JULY 2011116,621 MI
PASSED9TH JULY 200913TH JULY 2010114,374 MI
FAILED8TH JULY 2009114,370 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Tie Bar/rod Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Tie Bar/rod Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED14TH JULY 200813TH JULY 2009112,836 MI
PASSED13TH JULY 200712TH JULY 2008108,595 MI
PASSED8TH JUNE 20065TH JULY 2007103,541 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

N78PDF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 87% | MOT Failure Rate: 13%

N78PDF MOT Comments

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N78PDF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 144,489 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,816 miles

N78PDF FAQs

This Volvo 900 Series with registration N78PDF was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Maroon and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 144,489 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 4,816 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Volvo 900 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means N78PDF has a 87% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo 900 Series has had 78 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 4 Major, 1 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo 900 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does N78PDF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 N78PDF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is N78PDF Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 N78PDF does have Tax. Read more

When does N78PDF Tax expire?

The current Tax for N78PDF will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does N78PDF MOT expire?

The current MOT for N78PDF will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027. Read more

When did N78PDF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for N78PDF was on Friday 27th February 2026 at 15:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has N78PDF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for N78PDF we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has N78PDF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for N78PDF we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 87% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is N78PDF?

N78PDF is registered as a 1996 Volvo 900 Series. Read more

How many miles has N78PDF done?

The odometer reading for N78PDF at the last MOT in February 2026 was 144,489 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,816 miles per year. Read more

How old is N78PDF?

The vehicle N78PDF was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Monday 12th February 1996. Read more

What colour is N78PDF?

The official colour of N78PDF is recorded as Maroon. Read more

What engine does N78PDF have?

N78PDF has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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