Volvo 400 Series
White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,794 cc
L98 ULNMOT history
L98 ULN is a white petrol Volvo 400 Series first used on 2 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,362 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 86,362 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,377 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L98 ULN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- 400 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,794 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 2 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L98 ULN was last recorded at 86,362 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 3,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Oct 2013: 65,828 miles, lower than 85,258 miles on 31 Oct 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 83,088 miles · 4 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,274 miles
- Average per year
- 1,377 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 86,362 miles
- 2023 – 83,088 miles
- 2022 – 81,190 miles
- 2021 – 70,126 miles
- 2020 – 68,477 miles
- 2019 – 68,041 miles
- 2018 – 67,871 miles
- 2017 – 67,764 miles
- 2016 – 67,477 miles
- 2015 – 67,115 miles
- 2014 – 66,592 miles
- 2013 – 65,828 miles
- 2012 – 85,258 miles
- 2011 – 64,875 miles
- 2010 – 64,172 miles
- 2009 – 63,124 miles
- 2008 – 62,320 miles
- 2007 – 61,889 miles
- 2006 – 61,167 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,362 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,362 miles (+3,274)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 86,362 miles
- Test number
- 779082355686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,088 miles (+1,898)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 83,088 miles
- Test number
- 619123489733
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,190 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 81,190 miles
- Test number
- 525356797584
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail81,190 miles (+11,064)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,190 miles
- Test number
- 532774575092
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rears (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,126 miles (+1,649)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 70,126 miles
- Test number
- 155286933084
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisorySnmall crack in front screen
Pass68,477 miles (+436)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 68,477 miles
- Test number
- 730627258240
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,041 miles (+170)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 68,041 miles
- Test number
- 591928395764
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass67,871 miles (+107)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 67,871 miles
- Test number
- 923515205529
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass67,764 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 67,764 miles
- Test number
- 468237802158
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail67,764 miles (+287)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,764 miles
- Test number
- 236088861097
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass67,477 miles (+362)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 67,477 miles
- Test number
- 819427137857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,115 miles (+523)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 67,115 miles
- Test number
- 687094072069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,592 miles (+764)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 66,592 miles
- Test number
- 257581704384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,828 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,828 miles
- Test number
- 226973603383
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass65,828 miles (-19,430)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 65,828 miles
- Test number
- 989813403368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,258 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,258 miles
- Test number
- 438335302430
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/r + n/s/r inner arches + sills welded/repaired
Pass85,258 miles (+20,012)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 85,258 miles
- Test number
- 687205502342
- NoteO/s/r + n/s/r inner arches + sills welded/repaired
Fail65,246 miles (+371)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,246 miles
- Test number
- 825473202348
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass64,875 miles (+703)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 64,875 miles
- Test number
- 205783591260
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass64,172 miles (+1,048)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 64,172 miles
- Test number
- 413652000333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,124 miles (+804)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 63,124 miles
- Test number
- 400235599269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,320 miles (+431)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 62,320 miles
- Test number
- 434762108393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,889 miles (+722)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 61,889 miles
- Test number
- 474118697256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,167 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 61,167 miles
- Test number
- 974551506398
- NoteOil leak
Questions about L98 ULN
- Does L98 ULN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L98 ULN expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L98 ULN?
- The MOT on L98 ULN expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L98 ULN done?
- L98 ULN was recorded at 86,362 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 1,377 miles a year.
- Has L98 ULN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L98 ULN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on L98 ULN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L98 ULN find?
- L98 ULN passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.