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Volvo 400 Series

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,721 cc

J856 THPMOT history

J856 THP is a black petrol Volvo 400 Series first used on 27 Mar 1992. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
75,649 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J856 THP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
400 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,721 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
27 Mar 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J856 THP was last recorded at 75,649 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,727 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
922 miles
Average per year
1,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,649 miles
  • 2024 – 74,727 miles
  • 2023 – 73,395 miles
  • 2022 – 68,026 miles
  • 2021 – 64,897 miles
  • 2020 – 62,517 miles
  • 2019 – 56,031 miles
  • 2018 – 49,614 miles
  • 2015 – 49,016 miles
  • 2014 – 48,433 miles
  • 2013 – 47,779 miles
  • 2012 – 47,157 miles
  • 2011 – 46,528 miles
  • 2010 – 45,894 miles
  • 2009 – 45,156 miles
  • 2008 – 44,267 miles
  • 2007 – 43,355 miles
  • 2006 – 41,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,649 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear exhaust touching

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,649 miles (+922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,649 miles
    Test number
    538332407977
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass74,727 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,727 miles
    Test number
    443309392735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,395 miles (+5,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,395 miles
    Test number
    796290975158
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass68,026 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,026 miles
    Test number
    200187248819
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail68,026 miles (+3,129)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,026 miles
    Test number
    635768771158
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass64,897 miles (+2,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,897 miles
    Test number
    634067427571
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass62,517 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,517 miles
    Test number
    688232955129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust touching
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights stay on sometimes

  8. Fail62,516 miles (+6,485)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,516 miles
    Test number
    601412459468
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust touching
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights stay on sometimes

  9. Pass56,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,031 miles
    Test number
    489303362107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail56,031 miles (+6,417)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,031 miles
    Test number
    258153840091
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both front (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass49,614 miles (+598)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,614 miles
    Test number
    519156702835
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass49,016 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,016 miles
    Test number
    625676425014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail49,005 miles (+572)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,005 miles
    Test number
    486819415044
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass48,433 miles (+5)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,433 miles
    Test number
    828377514056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteNearside driveshaft seal leaking oil
    • NoteNearside front driving lamp not working
    • NoteNearside front sidelamp cracked

  15. Fail48,428 miles (+649)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,428 miles
    Test number
    458526814085
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteNearside driveshaft seal leaking oil
    • NoteNearside front driving lamp not working
    • NoteNearside front sidelamp cracked

  16. Pass47,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,779 miles
    Test number
    397599723020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,779 miles (+622)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,779 miles
    Test number
    178778023414
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass47,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,157 miles
    Test number
    337590422047
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  19. Fail47,157 miles (+629)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,157 miles
    Test number
    517029512084
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  20. Pass46,528 miles (+634)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,528 miles
    Test number
    466120141034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteCentre rear brakelight not working
    • NoteNsr fog lamp not working

  21. Pass45,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,894 miles
    Test number
    302232940029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,894 miles (+738)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,894 miles
    Test number
    611352740005
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Fail45,156 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,156 miles
    Test number
    804480349017
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  24. Pass45,156 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,156 miles
    Test number
    810150649091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,267 miles (+912)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,267 miles
    Test number
    104858228082
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront crossmember and chassis raills at front rusty

  26. Pass43,355 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,355 miles
    Test number
    513999627021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,708 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,708 miles
    Test number
    161258246089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail41,679 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,679 miles
    Test number
    260114246008
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about J856 THP

Does J856 THP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J856 THP expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J856 THP?
The MOT on J856 THP expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J856 THP done?
J856 THP was recorded at 75,649 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 1,746 miles a year.
Has J856 THP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J856 THP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on J856 THP 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 J856 THP find?
J856 THP passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge.

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