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Volvo XC90

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

DCW 723MOT history

DCW 723 is a blue diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 25 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 167,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

DCW 723 blue Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
167,392 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DCW 723
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DCW 723 was last recorded at 167,392 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 6,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,955 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,437 miles
Average per year
6,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,392 miles
  • 2025 – 160,955 miles
  • 2024 – 157,693 miles
  • 2023 – 152,842 miles
  • 2022 – 148,806 miles
  • 2021 – 145,331 miles
  • 2020 – 144,417 miles
  • 2019 – 137,593 miles
  • 2018 – 131,712 miles
  • 2017 – 125,345 miles
  • 2016 – 119,855 miles
  • 2015 – 113,866 miles
  • 2014 – 108,184 miles
  • 2013 – 101,218 miles
  • 2012 – 93,448 miles
  • 2011 – 85,448 miles
  • 2010 – 77,911 miles
  • 2009 – 66,003 miles
  • 2008 – 45,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,392 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,392 miles (+6,437)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    167,392 miles
    Test number
    832420008812
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass160,955 miles (+3,262)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,955 miles
    Test number
    432077244137
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass157,693 miles (+4,851)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    157,693 miles
    Test number
    671517667709
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe is corroded but not considered excessive

  4. Pass152,842 miles (+4,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,842 miles
    Test number
    372092729276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass148,806 miles (+3,475)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,806 miles
    Test number
    798430527375
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,331 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,331 miles
    Test number
    421517861931
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail145,331 miles (+914)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,331 miles
    Test number
    263149128024
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,417 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,417 miles
    Test number
    702350114649
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail144,417 miles (+6,824)1 dangerous3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,417 miles
    Test number
    976541137733
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass137,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,593 miles
    Test number
    631446084482
    • AdvisoryHead lamps cloudy
    • AdvisoryHeavy under body corrosion to all components

  11. Fail137,593 miles (+5,881)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,593 miles
    Test number
    345901737218
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHead lamps cloudy
    • AdvisoryHeavy under body corrosion to all components

  12. Pass131,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,712 miles
    Test number
    970766794933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail131,712 miles (+6,367)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,712 miles
    Test number
    893950057916
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass125,345 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    125,345 miles
    Test number
    856422954601
    • 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)

  15. Fail125,340 miles (+5,485)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,340 miles
    Test number
    818227852603
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass119,855 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,855 miles
    Test number
    167078269705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front nad rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat has child seat fitted so full inspection of seat and belt not possible
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a cut on the tread but not reached cord
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRer seats not in use

  17. Fail119,846 miles (+5,980)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,846 miles
    Test number
    852217313613
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front nad rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat has child seat fitted so full inspection of seat and belt not possible
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a cut on the tread but not reached cord
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRer seats not in use

  18. Pass113,866 miles (+5,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,866 miles
    Test number
    718159155134
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  19. Pass108,184 miles (+6,966)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    108,184 miles
    Test number
    686028024174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,218 miles (+7,770)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,218 miles
    Test number
    435338543194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,448 miles (+8,000)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,448 miles
    Test number
    469134552133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,448 miles
    Test number
    496022251180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,448 miles (+7,537)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,448 miles
    Test number
    579622851188
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass77,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,911 miles
    Test number
    382934650149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,911 miles (+11,908)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,911 miles
    Test number
    893459740180
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass66,003 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,003 miles
    Test number
    220463109212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail65,999 miles (+20,654)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,999 miles
    Test number
    613981909299
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • 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)

  28. Pass45,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,345 miles
    Test number
    311153378149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DCW 723

What vehicle is registration DCW 723 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DCW 723 on a blue diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 25 Jun 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 DCW 723 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DCW 723 is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on DCW 723?
The MOT on DCW 723 is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DCW 723 done?
DCW 723 was recorded at 167,392 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 6,657 miles a year.
Has DCW 723 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DCW 723 has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on DCW 723 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 DCW 723 find?
DCW 723 passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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