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Volvo 400 Series

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,721 cc

L83 KJOMOT history

L83 KJO is a red petrol Volvo 400 Series first used on 3 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 49,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2025
Mileage
49,455 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L83 KJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
400 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,721 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
3 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L83 KJO was last recorded at 49,455 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2022: 39,896 miles, lower than 46,852 miles on 7 Jun 2021.

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
49,455 miles · 6 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 49,455 miles
  • 2023 – 49,455 miles
  • 2022 – 39,896 miles
  • 2021 – 46,852 miles
  • 2020 – 45,495 miles
  • 2019 – 44,986 miles
  • 2018 – 44,540 miles
  • 2017 – 43,748 miles
  • 2016 – 43,573 miles
  • 2015 – 42,557 miles
  • 2014 – 39,660 miles
  • 2013 – 36,818 miles
  • 2012 – 35,663 miles
  • 2011 – 34,606 miles
  • 2010 – 33,074 miles
  • 2009 – 32,708 miles
  • 2008 – 32,530 miles
  • 2007 – 32,296 miles
  • 2006 – 32,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,455 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass49,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    49,455 miles
    Test number
    336534447678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,455 miles (+9,559)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    49,455 miles
    Test number
    416749094442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRaised number plate digits

  3. Pass39,896 miles (-6,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    39,896 miles
    Test number
    218925381339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRaised digits on number plates
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  4. Pass46,852 miles (+1,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,852 miles
    Test number
    287805656935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass45,495 miles (+509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    45,495 miles
    Test number
    544657304279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,986 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,986 miles
    Test number
    963594383222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,540 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,540 miles
    Test number
    569260472041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,537 miles (+789)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,537 miles
    Test number
    565477982379
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  9. Pass43,748 miles (+175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,748 miles
    Test number
    151268807259
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass43,573 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,573 miles
    Test number
    428580948037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,557 miles
    Test number
    866145575173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,557 miles (+2,897)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,557 miles
    Test number
    257404875194
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass39,660 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,660 miles
    Test number
    245908054111
    • NoteO/s headlamp wiper not working (non HID lamps)

  14. Fail39,660 miles (+2,842)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,660 miles
    Test number
    175628454187
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s headlamp wiper not working (non HID lamps)

  15. Pass36,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,818 miles
    Test number
    828361953027
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail36,813 miles (+1,150)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,813 miles
    Test number
    199161653478
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/S/R PARKING BRAKE NOT WORKING ( 0% ) EFFORT

  17. Pass35,663 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,663 miles
    Test number
    688524752076
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  18. Fail35,660 miles (+1,054)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,660 miles
    Test number
    825394652008
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  19. Pass34,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,606 miles
    Test number
    155071661437
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail34,604 miles (+1,530)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,604 miles
    Test number
    607641961035
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass33,074 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,074 miles
    Test number
    831563000196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,708 miles (+178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,708 miles
    Test number
    993949679083
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass32,530 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,530 miles
    Test number
    971280408122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,296 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,296 miles
    Test number
    211458907436
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass32,296 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,296 miles
    Test number
    983488307121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,021 miles
    Test number
    173734396023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail32,021 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,021 miles
    Test number
    121134296425
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about L83 KJO

Does L83 KJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L83 KJO expired on 10 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L83 KJO?
The MOT on L83 KJO expired on 10 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L83 KJO done?
L83 KJO was recorded at 49,455 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024, an average of 960 miles a year.
Has L83 KJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L83 KJO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L83 KJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L83 KJO find?
L83 KJO passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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