Volvo XC90
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc
789UMOT history
789U is a blue diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,925 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 73,925 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,133 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 789U
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- XC90
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
789U was last recorded at 73,925 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 4,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,759 miles · 9 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,166 miles
- Average per year
- 3,133 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,925 miles
- 2025 – 69,759 miles
- 2024 – 66,495 miles
- 2023 – 64,030 miles
- 2022 – 61,365 miles
- 2021 – 59,203 miles
- 2020 – 55,928 miles
- 2019 – 50,752 miles
- 2018 – 47,661 miles
- 2017 – 45,016 miles
- 2016 – 42,393 miles
- 2015 – 38,890 miles
- 2014 – 35,373 miles
- 2013 – 33,149 miles
- 2012 – 31,382 miles
- 2011 – 27,514 miles
- 2010 – 23,894 miles
- 2009 – 20,744 miles
- 2008 – 16,105 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,925 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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
26 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,925 miles (+4,166)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 73,925 miles
- Test number
- 567290233988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,759 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 69,759 miles
- Test number
- 448995404096
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail69,757 miles (+2)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,757 miles
- Test number
- 331023399852
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail69,755 miles (+3,260)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,755 miles
- Test number
- 646019527334
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass66,495 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 66,495 miles
- Test number
- 954249922646
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail66,482 miles (+2,452)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,482 miles
- Test number
- 727510129352
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,030 miles (+2,665)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 64,030 miles
- Test number
- 911473518902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,365 miles (+2,162)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 61,365 miles
- Test number
- 916360963096
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,203 miles (+3,275)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 59,203 miles
- Test number
- 617674204933
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,928 miles (+5,176)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 55,928 miles
- Test number
- 188023885379
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,752 miles (+3,091)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 50,752 miles
- Test number
- 451248121268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,661 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 47,661 miles
- Test number
- 779304688154
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Fail47,661 miles (+2,645)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,661 miles
- Test number
- 533228403013
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING (3.4.2)
- Repaired at testPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Pass45,016 miles (+2,623)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 45,016 miles
- Test number
- 881648742547
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 42,393 miles
- Test number
- 257948093087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,393 miles (+3,503)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,393 miles
- Test number
- 901325377779
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass38,890 miles (+3,517)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 38,890 miles
- Test number
- 449973535092
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass35,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 35,373 miles
- Test number
- 107624734406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,373 miles (+2,224)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,373 miles
- Test number
- 806914434087
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass33,149 miles (+1,767)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 33,149 miles
- Test number
- 389515633030
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass31,382 miles (+3,868)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 31,382 miles
- Test number
- 219327132024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,514 miles (+3,620)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 27,514 miles
- Test number
- 639634931095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCorrosion on both rear brake discs
- NoteSlight corrosion on inside edge of both front brake discs
Pass23,894 miles (+3,150)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 23,894 miles
- Test number
- 644023030051
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass20,744 miles (+4,639)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 20,744 miles
- Test number
- 854725059096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,105 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 16,105 miles
- Test number
- 361330168003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,105 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,105 miles
- Test number
- 541680668057
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about 789U
- What vehicle is registration 789U currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 789U on a blue diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 1 Mar 2005. 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 789U currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 789U is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 789U?
- The MOT on 789U is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 789U done?
- 789U was recorded at 73,925 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 3,133 miles a year.
- Has 789U ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 789U has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on 789U 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 789U find?
- 789U passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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