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Volvo XC90

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,400 cc

L12 PBJMOT history

L12 PBJ is a black diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 7 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 168,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

L12 PBJ black Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
168,346 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L12 PBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L12 PBJ was last recorded at 168,346 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,108 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,238 miles
Average per year
10,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,346 miles
  • 2024 – 166,108 miles
  • 2023 – 164,717 miles
  • 2022 – 160,144 miles
  • 2021 – 156,454 miles
  • 2020 – 147,950 miles
  • 2019 – 141,162 miles
  • 2018 – 130,608 miles
  • 2017 – 120,334 miles
  • 2016 – 100,552 miles
  • 2015 – 75,274 miles
  • 2014 – 53,506 miles
  • 2013 – 40,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,346 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,346 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    168,346 miles
    Test number
    734425231559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail168,339 miles (+2,231)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,339 miles
    Test number
    671181118862
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass166,108 miles (+1,391)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    166,108 miles
    Test number
    159800716410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts

  4. Pass164,717 miles (+4,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    164,717 miles
    Test number
    290742159119
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass160,144 miles (+3,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    160,144 miles
    Test number
    398230319103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass156,454 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,454 miles
    Test number
    692818760258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail156,444 miles (+8,494)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,444 miles
    Test number
    307458995529
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect beam pattern on dip (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass147,950 miles (+49)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    147,950 miles
    Test number
    590632770164
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPARK BRAKE IS ON PERFORMANCE LIMIT

  9. Fail147,901 miles (+6,739)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,901 miles
    Test number
    350464411057
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear park brake bindeing

  10. Pass141,162 miles (+10,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,162 miles
    Test number
    880581986560
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass130,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    130,608 miles
    Test number
    752131972294
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail130,607 miles (+10,273)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,607 miles
    Test number
    811582815753
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass120,334 miles (+19,782)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,334 miles
    Test number
    677261958540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    100,552 miles
    Test number
    354470805020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail100,552 miles (+25,278)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,552 miles
    Test number
    959655059337
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass75,274 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,274 miles
    Test number
    967276283949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,273 miles (+21,767)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,273 miles
    Test number
    769600559140
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  18. Pass53,506 miles (+13,173)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,506 miles
    Test number
    897151754360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  19. Pass40,333 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,333 miles
    Test number
    937317433369
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

Questions about L12 PBJ

Does L12 PBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L12 PBJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L12 PBJ?
The MOT on L12 PBJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L12 PBJ done?
L12 PBJ was recorded at 168,346 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 10,670 miles a year.
Has L12 PBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L12 PBJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L12 PBJ 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 L12 PBJ find?
L12 PBJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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