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Volvo XC90

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

L30 HETMOT history

L30 HET is a grey diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 12 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 166,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

L30 HET grey Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
166,143 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 HET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 HET was last recorded at 166,143 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 7,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,245 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,898 miles
Average per year
7,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,143 miles
  • 2025 – 158,245 miles
  • 2024 – 153,804 miles
  • 2023 – 149,087 miles
  • 2022 – 143,777 miles
  • 2021 – 137,655 miles
  • 2020 – 132,839 miles
  • 2019 – 124,769 miles
  • 2018 – 117,115 miles
  • 2016 – 109,668 miles
  • 2015 – 102,664 miles
  • 2014 – 92,831 miles
  • 2013 – 82,189 miles
  • 2012 – 71,977 miles
  • 2011 – 61,126 miles
  • 2010 – 49,648 miles
  • 2009 – 38,749 miles
  • 2008 – 29,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,143 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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.

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,143 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    166,143 miles
    Test number
    591920939353
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

  2. Fail166,138 miles (+7,893)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,138 miles
    Test number
    194526628801
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass158,245 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    158,245 miles
    Test number
    106709393514
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  4. Fail158,240 miles (+4,436)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,240 miles
    Test number
    875595038628
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  5. Pass153,804 miles (+4,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    153,804 miles
    Test number
    879841404357
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass149,087 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,087 miles
    Test number
    337771709136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  7. Fail149,087 miles (+5,310)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,087 miles
    Test number
    862674933963
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  8. Pass143,777 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    143,777 miles
    Test number
    869706205894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail143,775 miles (+6,120)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,775 miles
    Test number
    905154395962
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass137,655 miles (+4,816)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,655 miles
    Test number
    586951662110
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  11. Pass132,839 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,839 miles
    Test number
    774797585898
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail132,839 miles (+8,070)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,839 miles
    Test number
    262525966865
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass124,769 miles (+7,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,769 miles
    Test number
    572698733686
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has only just met requirements recommend adjustment or repair

  14. Pass117,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,115 miles
    Test number
    737338144233
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail117,115 miles (+7,447)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,115 miles
    Test number
    848661843879
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass109,668 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    109,668 miles
    Test number
    840248408167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Fail109,668 miles (+7,004)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,668 miles
    Test number
    174867139413
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass102,664 miles (+9,833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    102,664 miles
    Test number
    998221047918
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  19. Pass92,831 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,831 miles
    Test number
    307725414362
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail92,829 miles (+10,640)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,829 miles
    Test number
    568990714395
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass82,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,189 miles
    Test number
    375875703234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,189 miles (+10,212)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,189 miles
    Test number
    526835503209
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass71,977 miles (+10,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,977 miles
    Test number
    398990212461
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass61,126 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,126 miles
    Test number
    929413411295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,017 miles (+11,369)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,017 miles
    Test number
    617791211201
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass49,648 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,648 miles
    Test number
    200332600244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,633 miles (+10,884)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,633 miles
    Test number
    451600200288
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass38,749 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,749 miles
    Test number
    273925859426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,362 miles (+8,889)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,362 miles
    Test number
    511441849162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,473 miles
    Test number
    714703438171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 HET

Does L30 HET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 HET is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 HET?
The MOT on L30 HET is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 HET done?
L30 HET was recorded at 166,143 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 7,699 miles a year.
Has L30 HET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 HET has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 HET 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 L30 HET find?
L30 HET passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; play in steering rack inner joint(s); parking brake efficiency only just met. appears braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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