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Volvo 400 Series

Maroon · Petrol · 1995 · 1,998 cc

SCO 480MOT history

SCO 480 is a maroon petrol Volvo 400 Series first used on 17 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 49,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
49,644 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SCO 480
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
400 Series
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
17 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SCO 480 was last recorded at 49,644 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,996 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
648 miles
Average per year
598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,644 miles
  • 2025 – 48,996 miles
  • 2024 – 48,471 miles
  • 2023 – 47,305 miles
  • 2022 – 47,305 miles
  • 2021 – 47,132 miles
  • 2020 – 45,599 miles
  • 2019 – 44,647 miles
  • 2017 – 44,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,644 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust rear silencer rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Vehicle fitted with an under tray obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under trays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,644 miles (+648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    49,644 miles
    Test number
    787627417447
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass48,996 miles (+525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    48,996 miles
    Test number
    880779501410
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass48,471 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    48,471 miles
    Test number
    534434069660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,305 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    47,305 miles
    Test number
    553162428420
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass47,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    47,305 miles
    Test number
    530538822321
    • AdvisoryVarious under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  6. Fail47,305 miles (+173)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,305 miles
    Test number
    213992930723
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  7. Pass47,132 miles (+1,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,132 miles
    Test number
    819914891132
    • AdvisoryVarious under trays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass45,599 miles (+952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,599 miles
    Test number
    769796616773
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with an under tray obscuring some under side components

  9. Pass44,647 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,647 miles
    Test number
    259799052570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer rusty
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with an under tray obscuring some components

  10. Fail44,647 miles (+12)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,647 miles
    Test number
    541808076689
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer rusty
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with an under tray obscuring some components

  11. Pass44,635 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,635 miles
    Test number
    742900507620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  12. Fail44,608 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,608 miles
    Test number
    948832962120
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

Questions about SCO 480

What vehicle is registration SCO 480 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SCO 480 on a maroon petrol Volvo 400 Series first used on 17 Aug 1995. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SCO 480 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SCO 480 is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on SCO 480?
The MOT on SCO 480 is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SCO 480 done?
SCO 480 was recorded at 49,644 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 598 miles a year.
Has SCO 480 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SCO 480 has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2022.
Has the mileage on SCO 480 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 SCO 480 find?
SCO 480 passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint.

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