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Volvo XC90

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,401 cc

L16 RKSMOT history

L16 RKS is a black diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 18 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,972 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 RKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 RKS was last recorded at 158,972 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,954 miles · 8 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,972 miles
  • 2024 – 153,310 miles
  • 2023 – 149,311 miles
  • 2022 – 144,145 miles
  • 2021 – 140,016 miles
  • 2020 – 134,685 miles
  • 2019 – 130,401 miles
  • 2018 – 124,467 miles
  • 2017 – 121,157 miles
  • 2016 – 117,340 miles
  • 2015 – 112,245 miles
  • 2014 – 107,551 miles
  • 2013 – 100,140 miles
  • 2012 – 82,963 miles
  • 2011 – 70,664 miles
  • 2010 – 60,931 miles
  • 2009 – 49,769 miles
  • 2008 – 40,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,972 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut top mounting top washer on upside down but not resulting in excessive movementRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,972 miles (+18)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,972 miles
    Test number
    421609345163
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut top mounting top washer on upside down but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,954 miles (+5,644)1 dangerous7 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,954 miles
    Test number
    118043021101
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut top mounting top washer on upside down but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,310 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    153,310 miles
    Test number
    795530023846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail153,309 miles (+3,998)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,309 miles
    Test number
    721218819524
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass149,311 miles (+5,166)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    149,311 miles
    Test number
    964545190665
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass144,145 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,145 miles
    Test number
    832095657942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,016 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,016 miles
    Test number
    393216844754
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail139,994 miles (+21)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,994 miles
    Test number
    154705445559
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail139,973 miles (+5,288)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,973 miles
    Test number
    240204161596
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass134,685 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,685 miles
    Test number
    725337940543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,401 miles (+5,934)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,401 miles
    Test number
    132740777602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,467 miles (+3,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,467 miles
    Test number
    738989380328
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass121,157 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,157 miles
    Test number
    898735183455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,340 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    117,340 miles
    Test number
    435674611313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail117,324 miles (+5,079)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,324 miles
    Test number
    603863538231
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass112,245 miles (+4,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,245 miles
    Test number
    697671569394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass107,551 miles (+7,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    107,551 miles
    Test number
    865187264294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass100,140 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,140 miles
    Test number
    966633783227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,828 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,828 miles
    Test number
    136460983066
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteFront and rear suspension mounting bushes perishing,under covers fitted,slight play offside steering rack inner knuckle joint
    • NoteFront coil springs corroded,slight play offside front antiroll bar linkage,front brake discs worn
    • NoteRear seat belts not tested in boot,offside rear tyre surface cuts/cracks in sidewall and treaded area

  20. Fail94,828 miles (+11,865)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,828 miles
    Test number
    977650883001
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteFront and rear suspension mounting bushes perishing,under covers fitted,slight play offside steering rack inner knuckle joint
    • NoteFront coil springs corroded,slight play offside front antiroll bar linkage,front brake discs worn
    • NoteRear seat belts not tested in boot,offside rear tyre surface cuts/cracks in sidewall and treaded area

  21. Pass82,963 miles (+12,299)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,963 miles
    Test number
    569629652008
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDampness power steering pipes
    • NoteFront lower suspension arm bushes perishing
    • NotePark brake bowmonk test just obtained 16%

  22. Pass70,664 miles (+9,733)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,664 miles
    Test number
    719446661040
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight play offside steering rack track rod (knuckle)

  23. Pass60,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,931 miles
    Test number
    194327560089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail60,929 miles (+11,160)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,929 miles
    Test number
    104067660404
    • FailureCentre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass49,769 miles (+9,622)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,769 miles
    Test number
    502466189009
    • NoteFront and rear number plates not displaying oulet name postcode. and with honey comb back ground.no bsau number
    • NoteRear wiper blade split. most tyre edges wearing. front suspension bushes perishing.

  26. Pass40,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,147 miles
    Test number
    902352028175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 RKS

Does L16 RKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 RKS is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 RKS?
The MOT on L16 RKS is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 RKS done?
L16 RKS was recorded at 158,972 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 6,775 miles a year.
Has L16 RKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 RKS has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 RKS 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 L16 RKS find?
L16 RKS passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 3 more.

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