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Volvo 400 Series

White · Petrol · 1995 · 1,998 cc

L18 LEAMOT history

L18 LEA is a white petrol Volvo 400 Series first used on 16 Sept 1995. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2025
Mileage
79,509 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 LEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
400 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
16 Sept 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 LEA was last recorded at 79,509 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,509 miles · 6 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,509 miles
  • 2023 – 79,509 miles
  • 2021 – 79,509 miles
  • 2020 – 74,274 miles
  • 2019 – 69,596 miles
  • 2018 – 66,514 miles
  • 2017 – 62,835 miles
  • 2016 – 60,496 miles
  • 2015 – 58,866 miles
  • 2014 – 57,577 miles
  • 2013 – 55,856 miles
  • 2012 – 53,858 miles
  • 2011 – 53,302 miles
  • 2009 – 51,401 miles
  • 2008 – 49,869 miles
  • 2007 – 44,614 miles
  • 2006 – 40,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,509 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,509 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,509 miles
    Test number
    833786220661
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail79,509 miles4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,509 miles
    Test number
    906903645260
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,509 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,509 miles
    Test number
    330090384534
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass79,509 miles (+5,235)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,509 miles
    Test number
    137446787948
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust rubbers starting to deteriorate and perish

  5. Pass74,274 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,274 miles
    Test number
    789868939546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,596 miles
    Test number
    883145362044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,296 miles (+2,782)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,296 miles
    Test number
    819760875849
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel on parking brake lever (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass66,514 miles (+3,679)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,514 miles
    Test number
    122753727765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    601823891527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,835 miles (+2,339)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    672613116100
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass60,496 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,496 miles
    Test number
    469904387493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,866 miles
    Test number
    808507625070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,866 miles (+1,289)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,866 miles
    Test number
    536744325081
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass57,577 miles (+1,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,577 miles
    Test number
    748232934068
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass55,856 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,856 miles
    Test number
    226844103053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,858 miles
    Test number
    355833512070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,858 miles (+556)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,858 miles
    Test number
    178623112009
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass53,302 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,302 miles
    Test number
    295291631039
    • NoteNearside front road wheel inner rim damaged
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  19. Fail53,302 miles (+1,901)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,302 miles
    Test number
    105854021091
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNearside front road wheel inner rim damaged
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  20. Pass51,401 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,401 miles
    Test number
    541070559370
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail51,401 miles (+1,532)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,401 miles
    Test number
    614140159313
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass49,869 miles (+2,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,869 miles
    Test number
    422933258406
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass47,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,864 miles
    Test number
    480360818040
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail47,864 miles (+3,250)6 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,864 miles
    Test number
    572159308095
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail44,614 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,614 miles
    Test number
    502993807090
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHole in offside rear lens {indicator}

  26. Pass44,614 miles (+3,951)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,614 miles
    Test number
    854903707081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHole in offside rear lens {indicator}

  27. Pass40,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    40,663 miles
    Test number
    434695506006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail40,663 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,663 miles
    Test number
    114944206061
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L18 LEA

Does L18 LEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 LEA expired on 7 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 LEA?
The MOT on L18 LEA expired on 7 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 LEA done?
L18 LEA was recorded at 79,509 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 2,157 miles a year.
Has L18 LEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 LEA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 LEA 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 L18 LEA find?
L18 LEA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 2 more.

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