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Volvo XC90

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

L13 DLMMOT history

L13 DLM is a grey diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 174,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2026.

L13 DLM grey Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2027
Mileage
174,693 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 DLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 DLM was last recorded at 174,693 miles on 18 Oct 2026, 5,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,499 miles · 9 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5,194 miles
Average per year
9,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,693 miles
  • 2025 – 169,499 miles
  • 2024 – 158,983 miles
  • 2023 – 145,100 miles
  • 2022 – 135,008 miles
  • 2021 – 128,022 miles
  • 2020 – 121,697 miles
  • 2019 – 114,781 miles
  • 2018 – 106,478 miles
  • 2017 – 98,323 miles
  • 2016 – 90,604 miles
  • 2015 – 81,375 miles
  • 2014 – 70,839 miles
  • 2013 – 53,525 miles
  • 2012 – 40,009 miles
  • 2011 – 30,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,693 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine covers fitted .

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,693 miles (+5,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    174,693 miles
    Test number
    654628226997
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  2. Pass169,499 miles (+10,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    169,499 miles
    Test number
    577940898692
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  3. Pass158,983 miles (+615)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    158,983 miles
    Test number
    504878169963
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail158,368 miles (+13,268)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,368 miles
    Test number
    838221849513
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose in hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass145,100 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,100 miles
    Test number
    118282146544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail145,097 miles (+10,089)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,097 miles
    Test number
    309931428326
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass135,008 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,008 miles
    Test number
    680916448589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
  8. Fail134,962 miles (+6,940)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,962 miles
    Test number
    542726435129
    • DangerousFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
  9. Pass128,022 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,022 miles
    Test number
    692700144560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Fail128,022 miles (+6,325)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,022 miles
    Test number
    501859310279
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass121,697 miles (+6,916)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,697 miles
    Test number
    381435265258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass114,781 miles (+8,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,781 miles
    Test number
    344044997651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass106,478 miles (+8,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,478 miles
    Test number
    341259958277
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass98,323 miles (+7,719)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,323 miles
    Test number
    165887907412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,604 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,604 miles
    Test number
    849240837876
    • AdvisoryCondition of rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted .
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
  16. Fail90,604 miles (+9,229)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,604 miles
    Test number
    465685610247
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCondition of rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted .
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
    • AdvisoryOperation of nearside rear parking brake .
  17. Pass81,375 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,375 miles
    Test number
    760231938995
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted .
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
  18. Fail81,370 miles (+10,531)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,370 miles
    Test number
    297263396506
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted .
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
  19. Pass70,839 miles (+17,314)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,839 miles
    Test number
    326486874426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,525 miles (+13,516)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,525 miles
    Test number
    935076173212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,009 miles (+9,049)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,009 miles
    Test number
    846759672248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,960 miles
    Test number
    148747671203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 DLM

Does L13 DLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 DLM is valid until 13 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 DLM?
The MOT on L13 DLM is valid until 13 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 DLM done?
L13 DLM was recorded at 174,693 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2026, an average of 9,557 miles a year.
Has L13 DLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 DLM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 DLM 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 L13 DLM find?
L13 DLM passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres inner edge; underbody corrosion.

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