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Volvo 400 Series

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,794 cc

K108 VOVMOT history

K108 VOV is a red petrol Volvo 400 Series first used on 1 Jan 1993. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2023
Mileage
91,367 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K108 VOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
400 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2023
Latest MOT test
6 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K108 VOV was last recorded at 91,367 miles on 6 May 2022, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2021: 91,349 miles, lower than 91,366 miles on 22 May 2019.

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
91,350 miles · 27 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,367 miles
  • 2021 – 91,350 miles
  • 2019 – 91,366 miles
  • 2018 – 91,261 miles
  • 2017 – 91,110 miles
  • 2016 – 90,793 miles
  • 2015 – 90,517 miles
  • 2014 – 89,627 miles
  • 2013 – 88,825 miles
  • 2012 – 87,822 miles
  • 2011 – 87,385 miles
  • 2010 – 86,981 miles
  • 2009 – 86,674 miles
  • 2008 – 86,407 miles
  • 2007 – 86,151 miles
  • 2006 – 86,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,367 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake sticking
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake sticking
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded and weak by chassis
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNail in n/s rear tyre
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

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.

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,367 miles (+17)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,367 miles
    Test number
    558785557395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake sticking
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake sticking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded and weak by chassis
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s rear tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass91,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,350 miles
    Test number
    771194011793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  3. Fail91,349 miles (-17)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,349 miles
    Test number
    713543884472
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear inner sill/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  4. Pass91,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,366 miles
    Test number
    981410312779
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror unit is damaged

  5. Fail91,265 miles (+4)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,265 miles
    Test number
    913482748378
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror unit is damaged

  6. Pass91,261 miles (+151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,261 miles
    Test number
    708633444245
    • AdvisoryBoth outer mirrors are damaged
    • AdvisoryRear outer wheel arches are corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak engine area
    • AdvisorySlight roughness on steering opperation

  7. Pass91,110 miles (+317)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,110 miles
    Test number
    823456266679
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryIndicator telle tale lights illuminate all the time, but do operate correctly when in use
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  8. Pass90,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,793 miles
    Test number
    834299821103
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror is damaged
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  9. Fail90,791 miles (+274)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,791 miles
    Test number
    920900859381
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror is damaged
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  10. Pass90,517 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,517 miles
    Test number
    708066445187
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail90,515 miles (+888)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,515 miles
    Test number
    296786445111
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering system noisy

  12. Pass89,627 miles (+802)11 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,627 miles
    Test number
    347773134126
    • NoteClutch pedal biting high
    • NoteDash bulbs inoperative
    • NoteO/s/r brake flex slightly twisted
    • NoteO/s/r tyre under inflated
    • NoteOuter sills difficult to inspect due to plastic covers
    • NotePower steering resevoir on minimum
    • NoteRear tailgate gas struts weak
    • NoteRear wheel arches starting to corrode
    • NoteScrew in n/s/r tyre tread x2
    • NoteSlight blow on exhaust cat.join
    • NoteSlight oil leak on engine

  13. Pass88,825 miles (+7)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,825 miles
    Test number
    677566333170
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteEXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED
    • NoteOFF SIDE DOOR STRAP IS DAMAGED
    • NoteOFF SIDE MIRROR IS DAMAGED

  14. Fail88,818 miles (+996)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,818 miles
    Test number
    239755433412
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteEXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED
    • NoteOFF SIDE DOOR STRAP IS DAMAGED
    • NoteOFF SIDE MIRROR IS DAMAGED

  15. Pass87,822 miles (+437)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,822 miles
    Test number
    686829332128
    • NoteN/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN
    • NoteN/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHLTY
    • NoteOFF SIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE IS CLOSE TO COIL SPRING
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST MOUNT IS INSECURE
    • NoteTHE POWER STEERING PIPES ARE CORRODED
    • NoteWINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

  16. Pass87,385 miles (+404)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,385 miles
    Test number
    365497831154
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f lower wishbone arm sligth corrison ??
    • NoteSill covers fitted not allowing full inspection ??
    • NoteSlight brake bind n/s/f & n/s/r ??

  17. Pass86,981 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    86,981 miles
    Test number
    280530540193
    • NoteSAME ADVISES APPLY AS ON OTHER VTS COMPUTER

  18. Fail86,975 miles (+301)1 dangerous4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,975 miles
    Test number
    410129530120
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULS ARE CORRODED
    • NoteN/S/ WINDSCREEN IS WORN
    • NoteOUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK FULLY
    • NoteREAR SUSPENSON COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
    • NoteREPAIR WORK CARRIED OUT O/S/F INNER WING

  19. Pass86,674 miles (+267)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    86,674 miles
    Test number
    753868239124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteDIFICULT TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

  20. Pass86,407 miles (+256)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    86,407 miles
    Test number
    190824648125
    • NoteN/s/f wheel slightly tight in rotation
    • NoteO/s/r foot brake slightly slow in reading
    • NoteSlight bad earth on rear light clusters?

  21. Pass86,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    86,151 miles
    Test number
    204654547401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,151 miles (+146)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,151 miles
    Test number
    911624747175
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear rigid corroded.

  23. Pass86,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    86,005 miles
    Test number
    234426646175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K108 VOV

Does K108 VOV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K108 VOV expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K108 VOV?
The MOT on K108 VOV expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K108 VOV done?
K108 VOV was recorded at 91,367 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 336 miles a year.
Has K108 VOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K108 VOV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on K108 VOV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K108 VOV find?
K108 VOV passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with 15 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front brake sticking, and 12 more.

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