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Volvo XC90

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

L22 MEAMOT history

L22 MEA is a green diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 19 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

L22 MEA green Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
142,871 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 MEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 MEA was last recorded at 142,871 miles on 19 May 2026, 1,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,199 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,672 miles
Average per year
3,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,871 miles
  • 2025 – 141,199 miles
  • 2024 – 140,641 miles
  • 2023 – 137,180 miles
  • 2022 – 135,411 miles
  • 2021 – 133,800 miles
  • 2020 – 132,007 miles
  • 2019 – 130,203 miles
  • 2018 – 127,875 miles
  • 2017 – 125,177 miles
  • 2016 – 122,635 miles
  • 2015 – 118,830 miles
  • 2014 – 114,801 miles
  • 2013 – 111,208 miles
  • 2012 – 105,400 miles
  • 2011 – 94,898 miles
  • 2009 – 83,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,871 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,871 miles (+1,672)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    142,871 miles
    Test number
    572885970344
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass141,199 miles (+558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,199 miles
    Test number
    924233309605
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass140,641 miles (+3,461)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    140,641 miles
    Test number
    775696184588
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass137,180 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,180 miles
    Test number
    964678857859
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail137,180 miles (+1,769)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,180 miles
    Test number
    968654231435
    • DangerousParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,411 miles (+1,611)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    135,411 miles
    Test number
    871144806159
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass133,800 miles5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    133,800 miles
    Test number
    963682778994
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail133,800 miles (+1,793)2 repaired5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,800 miles
    Test number
    700505003116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass132,007 miles (+1,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    132,007 miles
    Test number
    545310388032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged

  10. Pass130,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,203 miles
    Test number
    878857734672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,203 miles (+2,328)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,203 miles
    Test number
    753592249534
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass127,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,875 miles
    Test number
    977946969132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre also splits/cracks outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre also splits/cracks outer edge

  13. Fail127,875 miles (+2,698)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,875 miles
    Test number
    685338696163
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre also splits/cracks outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre also splits/cracks outer edge

  14. Pass125,177 miles (+2,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    125,177 miles
    Test number
    830228177581
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass122,635 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    122,635 miles
    Test number
    626719917442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,830 miles (+4,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    118,830 miles
    Test number
    536619856254
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass114,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,801 miles
    Test number
    325500044278
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail114,801 miles (+3,593)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,801 miles
    Test number
    388310944462
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass111,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,208 miles
    Test number
    199274453215
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail111,208 miles (+5,808)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,208 miles
    Test number
    626184653203
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass105,400 miles (+10,502)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    105,400 miles
    Test number
    846907852201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass94,898 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,898 miles
    Test number
    766840011209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,890 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,890 miles
    Test number
    318969321055
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass92,890 miles (+9,509)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,890 miles
    Test number
    985749821076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,381 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    83,381 miles
    Test number
    721796159397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on wear indicators

  26. Fail83,381 miles (+8,372)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,381 miles
    Test number
    682221659380
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on wear indicators

  27. Pass75,009 miles (+930)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,009 miles
    Test number
    100378759440
    • NoteEngine top and bottom covers on. Recomend remove and inspect.
    • NoteN/S H/lamp washer jet cover missing.
    • NoteO/S/F H/lamp orange side marker light out.
    • NoteOil on engine under cover.
    • NoteSRS light on.

  28. Fail74,079 miles3 dangerous2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,079 miles
    Test number
    612603049074
    • DangerousN/S/R tyre on 0mm inside edge.
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine top and bottom covers on. Recomend remove and inspect.
    • NoteGear lever sometimes sticking in park.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding.

Questions about L22 MEA

Does L22 MEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 MEA is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 MEA?
The MOT on L22 MEA is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 MEA done?
L22 MEA was recorded at 142,871 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,985 miles a year.
Has L22 MEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 MEA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L22 MEA 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 L22 MEA find?
L22 MEA passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside side repeater slightly discoloured; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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