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Volvo 400 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,721 cc

K37 ORLMOT history

K37 ORL is a blue petrol Volvo 400 Series first used on 15 Jan 1993. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 95,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2025
Mileage
95,788 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2024
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K37 ORL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
400 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,721 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
15 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K37 ORL was last recorded at 95,788 miles on 12 Oct 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,784 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,788 miles
  • 2013 – 94,752 miles
  • 2011 – 94,719 miles
  • 2010 – 94,175 miles
  • 2009 – 93,984 miles
  • 2008 – 92,998 miles
  • 2007 – 91,589 miles
  • 2006 – 89,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,788 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills to arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear lamp lens mistedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underside vehicle - subframes, suspension components, chassisRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp mechanism slowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,788 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,788 miles
    Test number
    996791597734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills to arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear lamp lens misted
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside vehicle - subframes, suspension components, chassis
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp mechanism slow

  2. Fail95,784 miles (+1,032)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,784 miles
    Test number
    765760345221
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed also rear perished to chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear lamp lens misted
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside vehicle - subframes, suspension components, chassis
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp mechanism slow

  3. Pass94,752 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,752 miles
    Test number
    279171563478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,719 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,719 miles
    Test number
    726038921312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,175 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,175 miles
    Test number
    453520530205
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion o/s/r outer sill but not holed

  6. Fail94,175 miles (+191)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,175 miles
    Test number
    552340730294
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion o/s/r outer sill but not holed

  7. Pass93,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    93,984 miles
    Test number
    664068039257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Fail93,984 miles (+986)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,984 miles
    Test number
    251976739272
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass92,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    92,998 miles
    Test number
    310250448234
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  10. Fail92,998 miles (+1,409)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,998 miles
    Test number
    322639838442
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  11. Pass91,589 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    91,589 miles
    Test number
    730890527245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    89,558 miles
    Test number
    612072416298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K37 ORL

Does K37 ORL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K37 ORL expired on 11 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K37 ORL?
The MOT on K37 ORL expired on 11 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K37 ORL done?
K37 ORL was recorded at 95,788 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2024, an average of 342 miles a year.
Has K37 ORL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K37 ORL has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on K37 ORL 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 K37 ORL find?
K37 ORL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills to arches; rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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