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Volvo 400 Series

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

L103 WCVMOT history

L103 WCV is a green petrol Volvo 400 Series first used on 31 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2026
Mileage
81,678 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L103 WCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
400 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L103 WCV was last recorded at 81,678 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 7,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,091 miles · 8 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7,587 miles
Average per year
2,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,678 miles
  • 2024 – 74,091 miles
  • 2023 – 65,525 miles
  • 2022 – 53,037 miles
  • 2021 – 40,901 miles
  • 2020 – 40,872 miles
  • 2019 – 40,553 miles
  • 2018 – 40,159 miles
  • 2017 – 39,697 miles
  • 2016 – 39,226 miles
  • 2015 – 38,661 miles
  • 2014 – 38,194 miles
  • 2013 – 37,461 miles
  • 2012 – 36,886 miles
  • 2011 – 36,341 miles
  • 2010 – 35,871 miles
  • 2009 – 35,161 miles
  • 2008 – 34,500 miles
  • 2007 – 33,673 miles
  • 2006 – 32,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,678 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside reaward bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Bonnet hinge deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,678 miles (+7,587)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,678 miles
    Test number
    696001994334
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass74,091 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,091 miles
    Test number
    936731979318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside reaward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet hinge deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Offside and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail74,087 miles (+8,562)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,087 miles
    Test number
    846325114376
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside reaward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet hinge deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Offside and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,525 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,525 miles
    Test number
    657960158740
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear and offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail65,525 miles (+12,488)3 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,525 miles
    Test number
    455596515045
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear and offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass53,037 miles (+12,136)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,037 miles
    Test number
    586133014238
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass40,901 miles (+29)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    40,901 miles
    Test number
    292823521004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass40,872 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    40,872 miles
    Test number
    955755087405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,553 miles (+394)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    40,553 miles
    Test number
    317278698814
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches have corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers perished

  10. Pass40,159 miles (+462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,159 miles
    Test number
    198411035879
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches and n/s sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass39,697 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,697 miles
    Test number
    838046126554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail39,695 miles (+469)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,695 miles
    Test number
    751611774588
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust rubber missing and x1 split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass39,226 miles (+565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,226 miles
    Test number
    292395498443
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth centre exhaust rubbers perished

  14. Pass38,661 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,661 miles
    Test number
    917980495039
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber split

  15. Fail38,638 miles (+444)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,638 miles
    Test number
    175408875470
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber split

  16. Pass38,194 miles (+733)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,194 miles
    Test number
    125721694049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber split

  17. Pass37,461 miles (+575)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,461 miles
    Test number
    595222893021
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber mount split

  18. Pass36,886 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,886 miles
    Test number
    657969082000
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail36,884 miles (+543)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,884 miles
    Test number
    827399382090
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass36,341 miles (+470)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,341 miles
    Test number
    539484581070
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  21. Pass35,871 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,871 miles
    Test number
    901046890050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,161 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,161 miles
    Test number
    174287099401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,500 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,500 miles
    Test number
    763842898030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,673 miles (+883)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,673 miles
    Test number
    784745297085
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust tail box deteriorating/getting thin

  25. Pass32,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,790 miles
    Test number
    511524596057
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about L103 WCV

Does L103 WCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L103 WCV expired on 7 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L103 WCV?
The MOT on L103 WCV expired on 7 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L103 WCV done?
L103 WCV was recorded at 81,678 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 2,584 miles a year.
Has L103 WCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L103 WCV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L103 WCV 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 L103 WCV find?
L103 WCV passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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