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Volvo XC90

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,400 cc

96 SMMOT history

96 SM is a silver diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 9 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

96 SM silver Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,238 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
96 SM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

96 SM was last recorded at 137,238 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,238 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,238 miles
  • 2025 – 134,315 miles
  • 2024 – 129,142 miles
  • 2023 – 119,652 miles
  • 2022 – 110,926 miles
  • 2021 – 106,281 miles
  • 2020 – 105,423 miles
  • 2019 – 102,617 miles
  • 2018 – 96,907 miles
  • 2017 – 92,858 miles
  • 2016 – 86,287 miles
  • 2015 – 79,938 miles
  • 2014 – 71,100 miles
  • 2013 – 59,672 miles
  • 2012 – 45,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,238 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd rowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,238 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,238 miles
    Test number
    493034820861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail137,238 miles (+2,923)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,238 miles
    Test number
    153054878414
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass134,315 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,315 miles
    Test number
    806863574430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,307 miles (+5,165)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,307 miles
    Test number
    543844676791
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,142 miles (+9,490)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    129,142 miles
    Test number
    598257490717
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass119,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,652 miles
    Test number
    823012406930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,652 miles (+8,726)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,652 miles
    Test number
    314672643677
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass110,926 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,926 miles
    Test number
    305359424252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,281 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,281 miles
    Test number
    525427690084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,423 miles (+2,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,423 miles
    Test number
    575244333613
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass102,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,617 miles
    Test number
    487889743019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,617 miles (+5,710)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,617 miles
    Test number
    643209126155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass96,907 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,907 miles
    Test number
    418807823014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,858 miles (+6,571)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,858 miles
    Test number
    408674990997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,287 miles (+6,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,287 miles
    Test number
    704189031829
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass79,938 miles (+8,838)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,938 miles
    Test number
    699732357830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,100 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,100 miles
    Test number
    358003354269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail71,074 miles (+11,402)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,074 miles
    Test number
    898782954260
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass59,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,672 miles
    Test number
    316844953265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,672 miles (+13,908)9 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,672 miles
    Test number
    358696443442
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside headlamp flickers very slightly

  21. Pass45,764 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,764 miles
    Test number
    139393912282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,543 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,543 miles
    Test number
    907129102247
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Questions about 96 SM

What vehicle is registration 96 SM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 96 SM on a silver diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 9 Sept 2009. 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 96 SM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 96 SM is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 96 SM?
The MOT on 96 SM is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 96 SM done?
96 SM was recorded at 137,238 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,817 miles a year.
Has 96 SM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 96 SM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 96 SM 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 96 SM find?
96 SM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row, and 1 more.

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