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Volvo 400 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L41 VKHMOT history

L41 VKH is a blue petrol Volvo 400 Series first used on 31 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 83,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2025
Mileage
83,790 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2024
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L41 VKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
400 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L41 VKH was last recorded at 83,790 miles on 30 Apr 2024, 9,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2020: 73,126 miles, lower than 95,002 miles on 27 May 2015.

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
74,644 miles · 3 May 2023
Between the last two tests
9,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,790 miles
  • 2023 – 74,644 miles
  • 2021 – 74,345 miles
  • 2020 – 73,126 miles
  • 2015 – 95,002 miles
  • 2012 – 94,958 miles
  • 2011 – 94,286 miles
  • 2010 – 92,070 miles
  • 2009 – 90,318 miles
  • 2007 – 89,453 miles
  • 2006 – 88,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,790 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central and rear sections small holes (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Also ball joint gaiter perished, preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner arch corroded, not considered structural
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Pop up headlamp parking system faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,790 miles (+9,146)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    83,790 miles
    Test number
    750348387768
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central and rear sections small holes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Also ball joint gaiter perished, preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner arch corroded, not considered structural
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,644 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,644 miles
    Test number
    549682248183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on lower arm starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking present (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread area and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on lower arm starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking present (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high, brake above standard and locking on nearside
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both links have slight play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail74,644 miles (+299)3 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,644 miles
    Test number
    760999677547
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted at VTS (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted at VTS (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Bulb replaced at VTS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on lower arm starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking present (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread area and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on lower arm starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking present (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high, brake above standard and locking on nearside
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both links have slight play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,345 miles (+1,219)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,345 miles
    Test number
    710535704781
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass73,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,126 miles
    Test number
    531288504185
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPop up headlamp parking system faulty

  6. Fail73,126 miles (-21,876)2 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,126 miles
    Test number
    316563555296
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPop up headlamp parking system faulty

  7. Pass95,002 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,002 miles
    Test number
    259907945451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,958 miles (+672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,958 miles
    Test number
    977658032120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass94,286 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,286 miles
    Test number
    738278581012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,070 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    92,070 miles
    Test number
    264021170043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,318 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,318 miles
    Test number
    723129789002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,453 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    89,453 miles
    Test number
    622220537195
    • NoteSee VT32

  13. Fail89,453 miles (+1,430)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,453 miles
    Test number
    342880437148
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc's inner faces corroded
    • NoteNear side front brake pipe corroding
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn to 2mm
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn to 2+mm

  14. Pass88,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    88,023 miles
    Test number
    304073126105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L41 VKH

Does L41 VKH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L41 VKH expired on 2 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L41 VKH?
The MOT on L41 VKH expired on 2 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L41 VKH done?
L41 VKH was recorded at 83,790 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2024.
Has L41 VKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L41 VKH has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L41 VKH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L41 VKH find?
L41 VKH passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2024 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central and rear sections small holes; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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