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Volvo XC90

Gold · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

L17 TBWMOT history

L17 TBW is a gold diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 2 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

L17 TBW gold Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
129,903 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L17 TBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L17 TBW was last recorded at 129,903 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 3,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,197 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,706 miles
Average per year
5,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,903 miles
  • 2025 – 126,197 miles
  • 2024 – 122,890 miles
  • 2023 – 118,941 miles
  • 2022 – 115,134 miles
  • 2021 – 112,001 miles
  • 2020 – 108,666 miles
  • 2019 – 104,945 miles
  • 2018 – 104,143 miles
  • 2017 – 101,651 miles
  • 2016 – 96,699 miles
  • 2015 – 91,335 miles
  • 2014 – 87,007 miles
  • 2013 – 75,220 miles
  • 2012 – 65,129 miles
  • 2011 – 54,326 miles
  • 2010 – 44,106 miles
  • 2009 – 40,299 miles
  • 2008 – 31,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,903 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion is evident to the underside of the vehicle front and rear coil springs and suspension components corroded

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.

  • All brake ferrules front and rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Corrosion is evident to the underside of the vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Corrosion to front and rear coil springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,903 miles (+3,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    129,903 miles
    Test number
    387613439631
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion is evident to the underside of the vehicle front and rear coil springs and suspension components corroded
  2. Pass126,197 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,197 miles
    Test number
    794522324804
    • AdvisoryAll brake ferrules front and rear corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion is evident to the underside of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear coil springs
  3. Fail126,197 miles (+3,307)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,197 miles
    Test number
    431044044156
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake ferrules front and rear corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion is evident to the underside of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear coil springs
  4. Pass122,890 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,890 miles
    Test number
    908300323763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,941 miles (+3,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,941 miles
    Test number
    573264521535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass115,134 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,134 miles
    Test number
    716259255088
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside
  7. Fail115,130 miles (+3,129)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,130 miles
    Test number
    683202457407
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside
  8. Pass112,001 miles (+3,335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,001 miles
    Test number
    974695129477
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  9. Pass108,666 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,666 miles
    Test number
    673075539423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,660 miles (+3,715)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,660 miles
    Test number
    600631703974
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPassenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. offside seat centre row (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  11. Pass104,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,945 miles
    Test number
    160201718884
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted obscuring testable components.
  12. Fail104,944 miles (+801)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,944 miles
    Test number
    563704600746
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  13. Pass104,143 miles (+2,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,143 miles
    Test number
    422579821765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Pass101,651 miles (+4,952)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,651 miles
    Test number
    848626549000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  15. Pass96,699 miles (+5,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,699 miles
    Test number
    840169747114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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 wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass91,335 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,335 miles
    Test number
    873161244893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,332 miles (+4,325)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,332 miles
    Test number
    611517319626
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass87,007 miles (+11,787)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,007 miles
    Test number
    218529764462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,220 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,220 miles
    Test number
    456915663126
    • NoteAlthough meets mot requirements , handrake needs further attention.
    • NoteSlight play in O/S steering rack/arm.
  20. Fail75,220 miles (+60)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,220 miles
    Test number
    246325263465
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteSlight play in O/S steering rack/arm.
  21. Fail75,160 miles (+10,031)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,160 miles
    Test number
    186434663195
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight free play on offside steering rack arm
    • NoteSlight grease deposits from inner cv joint clips
  22. Pass65,129 miles (+10,803)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,129 miles
    Test number
    288563452191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,326 miles (+10,220)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,326 miles
    Test number
    308774551172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,106 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,106 miles
    Test number
    260469070422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,299 miles
    Test number
    734663399277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  26. Fail40,299 miles (+9,011)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,299 miles
    Test number
    781613299251
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  27. Pass31,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,288 miles
    Test number
    400853108379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L17 TBW

Does L17 TBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L17 TBW is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L17 TBW?
The MOT on L17 TBW is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L17 TBW done?
L17 TBW was recorded at 129,903 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 5,533 miles a year.
Has L17 TBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L17 TBW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L17 TBW 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 L17 TBW find?
L17 TBW passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; corrosion is evident to the underside of the vehicle front and rear coil springs and suspension components corroded.

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