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Volvo XC90

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

C5 BFTMOT history

C5 BFT is a black diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 24 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 189,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

C5 BFT black Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
189,691 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BFT was last recorded at 189,691 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,691 miles · 7 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,691 miles
  • 2025 – 179,569 miles
  • 2023 – 176,607 miles
  • 2022 – 169,045 miles
  • 2021 – 157,382 miles
  • 2020 – 152,968 miles
  • 2019 – 135,666 miles
  • 2018 – 116,996 miles
  • 2017 – 105,279 miles
  • 2016 – 93,179 miles
  • 2015 – 81,300 miles
  • 2014 – 71,896 miles
  • 2013 – 63,694 miles
  • 2012 – 50,964 miles
  • 2011 – 34,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,691 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear general corrosion to underside suspension and braking systemRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBonnet support stays weakRecorded 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,691 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    189,691 miles
    Test number
    761722741137
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion to underside suspension and braking system
    • AdvisoryBonnet support stays weak

  2. Fail189,691 miles (+10,122)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,691 miles
    Test number
    799062465301
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion to underside suspension and braking system
    • AdvisoryBonnet support stays weak

  3. Pass179,569 miles (+2,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    179,569 miles
    Test number
    145810092666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass176,607 miles (+7,562)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    176,607 miles
    Test number
    602429039847
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread worn uneven (stepped)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn to 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass169,045 miles (+11,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    169,045 miles
    Test number
    882530080321
    • 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))

  6. Pass157,382 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    157,382 miles
    Test number
    554002404031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail157,371 miles (+4,403)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,371 miles
    Test number
    313129137284
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass152,968 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    152,968 miles
    Test number
    549803608779
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail152,967 miles (+17,301)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,967 miles
    Test number
    604440448888
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass135,666 miles (+18,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,666 miles
    Test number
    748361548930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass116,996 miles (+11,717)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,996 miles
    Test number
    149953770061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,279 miles (+12,100)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,279 miles
    Test number
    708921880920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,179 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,179 miles
    Test number
    753976761258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,030 miles (+11,730)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,030 miles
    Test number
    847336009062
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass81,300 miles (+9,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,300 miles
    Test number
    125794585060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass71,896 miles (+8,202)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,896 miles
    Test number
    439575814149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,694 miles (+12,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,694 miles
    Test number
    137863423191
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass50,964 miles (+16,733)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,964 miles
    Test number
    888702922110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,231 miles
    Test number
    418275391008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 BFT

Does C5 BFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BFT is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 BFT?
The MOT on C5 BFT is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BFT done?
C5 BFT was recorded at 189,691 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 10,447 miles a year.
Has C5 BFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BFT has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 BFT 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 C5 BFT find?
C5 BFT passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear general corrosion to underside suspension and braking system; bonnet support stays weak.

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