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Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,984 cc

L38 MNHMOT history

L38 MNH is a green petrol Volvo 800 Series first used on 6 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 211,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
211,281 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L38 MNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
800 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 MNH was last recorded at 211,281 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2016: 211,282 miles, lower than 211,285 miles on 29 Sept 2015.
  • 14 Dec 2017: 211,284 miles, lower than 211,285 miles on 6 Oct 2016.
  • 2 Oct 2018: 211,281 miles, lower than 211,284 miles on 14 Dec 2017.

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
211,281 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,281 miles
  • 2025 – 211,281 miles
  • 2024 – 211,281 miles
  • 2023 – 211,281 miles
  • 2022 – 211,281 miles
  • 2021 – 211,281 miles
  • 2020 – 211,281 miles
  • 2019 – 211,281 miles
  • 2018 – 211,281 miles
  • 2017 – 211,284 miles
  • 2016 – 211,285 miles
  • 2015 – 211,285 miles
  • 2014 – 209,722 miles
  • 2013 – 208,280 miles
  • 2012 – 206,987 miles
  • 2011 – 206,002 miles
  • 2010 – 204,793 miles
  • 2009 – 203,462 miles
  • 2008 – 202,250 miles
  • 2007 – 200,910 miles
  • 2006 – 198,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,281 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bracket

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • All discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear axle bushes perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass211,281 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    211,281 miles
    Test number
    659853201368
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass211,281 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    211,281 miles
    Test number
    660824114305
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch and outer boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Pass211,281 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    211,281 miles
    Test number
    398936577302
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass211,281 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    211,281 miles
    Test number
    332033061214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bracket slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass211,281 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    211,281 miles
    Test number
    500107669536
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass211,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    211,281 miles
    Test number
    755487138488
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail211,281 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,281 miles
    Test number
    697907680792
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass211,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    211,281 miles
    Test number
    790626418773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass211,281 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    211,281 miles
    Test number
    796416049088
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail211,281 miles3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,281 miles
    Test number
    338837851873
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass211,281 miles (-3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    211,281 miles
    Test number
    782002832574
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perished

  12. Pass211,284 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    211,284 miles
    Test number
    922006744556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front very weak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perished
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded

  13. Fail211,284 miles (-1)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,284 miles
    Test number
    524332005226
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front very weak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perished
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded

  14. Pass211,285 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    211,285 miles
    Test number
    345096763827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn and perished
    • AdvisoryRear run out on rear discs

  15. Fail211,282 miles (-3)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,282 miles
    Test number
    729604766463
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn and perished
    • AdvisoryRear run out on rear discs

  16. Pass211,285 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    211,285 miles
    Test number
    988348215620
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes weak

  17. Fail211,281 miles (+1,559)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,281 miles
    Test number
    304090292601
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes weak

  18. Pass209,722 miles (+3)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    209,722 miles
    Test number
    719089954226
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBodywork weak
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion under car
    • NotePlastic covers over sills
    • NoteRear axle bushes very weak
    • NoteRear bakes slightly out of balance

  19. Fail209,719 miles (+1,439)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,719 miles
    Test number
    769332454212
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBodywork weak
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion under car
    • NotePlastic covers over sills
    • NoteRear axle bushes very weak
    • NoteRear bakes slightly out of balance

  20. Pass208,280 miles (+1,293)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    208,280 miles
    Test number
    547405773291
    • NoteBody work weak
    • NoteRear axle bushes weak

  21. Pass206,987 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    206,987 miles
    Test number
    525209372223
    • NoteRear subframe bushes worn
    • NoteWear on front roll bar links

  22. Fail206,983 miles (+981)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,983 miles
    Test number
    519199272272
    • FailureOffside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • NoteRear subframe bushes weak
    • NoteWear on front roll bar links

  23. Pass206,002 miles (+1,209)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    206,002 miles
    Test number
    276496171221
    • NoteFront brakes slightly out of balance
    • NoteNearside rear lamp lens faded
    • NotePower steering slightly uneven lock to lock
    • NoteRear axle bushes weak
    • NoteRear shockers weak

  24. Pass204,793 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    204,793 miles
    Test number
    374978950420
    • NoteRear axle bushes weak
    • NoteRear shockers weak
    • NoteSlight fault lock to lock

  25. Fail204,793 miles (+1,331)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,793 miles
    Test number
    951607350282
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear axle bushes weak
    • NoteRear shockers weak
    • NoteSlight fault on steering lock to lock

  26. Pass203,462 miles (+1,212)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    203,462 miles
    Test number
    893908879265
    • NoteRear axle bushes weak

  27. Pass202,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    202,250 miles
    Test number
    204276148213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail202,250 miles (+1,340)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,250 miles
    Test number
    482226148230
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  29. Pass200,910 miles (+1,934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    200,910 miles
    Test number
    682170177234
    • NoteN/S/FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW

  30. Pass198,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    198,976 miles
    Test number
    384722376211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail198,976 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,976 miles
    Test number
    180981276262
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L38 MNH

Does L38 MNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L38 MNH is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L38 MNH?
The MOT on L38 MNH is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L38 MNH done?
L38 MNH was recorded at 211,281 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 615 miles a year.
Has L38 MNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L38 MNH has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L38 MNH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 5 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L38 MNH find?
L38 MNH passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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