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Volvo XC90

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,401 cc

L55 RBVMOT history

L55 RBV is a silver diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 172,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
172,593 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 RBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 RBV was last recorded at 172,593 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 5,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,072 miles · 12 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5,521 miles
Average per year
7,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,593 miles
  • 2023 – 167,072 miles
  • 2022 – 160,049 miles
  • 2020 – 158,026 miles
  • 2019 – 153,048 miles
  • 2018 – 146,659 miles
  • 2017 – 142,231 miles
  • 2016 – 132,900 miles
  • 2015 – 129,142 miles
  • 2014 – 123,332 miles
  • 2013 – 111,061 miles
  • 2012 – 102,556 miles
  • 2011 – 88,572 miles
  • 2010 – 77,945 miles
  • 2009 – 65,802 miles
  • 2008 – 53,748 miles
  • 2007 – 43,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,593 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Battery voltage low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,593 miles (+5,521)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    172,593 miles
    Test number
    612167934795
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass167,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    167,072 miles
    Test number
    184083918275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail167,072 miles (+7,023)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,072 miles
    Test number
    655645755538
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass160,049 miles (+2,023)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    160,049 miles
    Test number
    803176186871
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,026 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    158,026 miles
    Test number
    511086842618
    • AdvisoryBattery voltage low
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail158,024 miles (+4,976)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,024 miles
    Test number
    284082194152
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery voltage low
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass153,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,048 miles
    Test number
    418853551927
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail153,048 miles (+6,389)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,048 miles
    Test number
    962269659512
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass146,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    146,659 miles
    Test number
    574257810258
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail146,659 miles (+4,428)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,659 miles
    Test number
    578273339461
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass142,231 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    142,231 miles
    Test number
    882476941683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail142,223 miles (+9,323)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,223 miles
    Test number
    159146787615
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  13. Pass132,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,900 miles
    Test number
    997048810851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail132,900 miles (+3,758)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,900 miles
    Test number
    354702782466
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass129,142 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    129,142 miles
    Test number
    265636645414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail129,139 miles (+5,807)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,139 miles
    Test number
    747472645163
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass123,332 miles (+12,271)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    123,332 miles
    Test number
    479943344139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,061 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,061 miles
    Test number
    888331523155
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brake disks corroded

  19. Fail111,061 miles (+8,505)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,061 miles
    Test number
    928296213130
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brake disks corroded

  20. Pass102,556 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,556 miles
    Test number
    237141232186
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail102,553 miles (+13,981)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,553 miles
    Test number
    879100032114
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass88,572 miles (+10,627)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    88,572 miles
    Test number
    929343461043
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  23. Pass77,945 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,945 miles
    Test number
    651331680021
    • NoteBoth rear seats in down position at time of test
    • NoteFront noplate cracked
    • NoteSlight wear o/s of s/rack
    • NoteSlight wear rear trailing arm bushes

  24. Fail77,944 miles (+12,142)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,944 miles
    Test number
    433591680067
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear seats in down position at time of test
    • NoteFront noplate cracked
    • NoteSlight wear o/s of s/rack
    • NoteSlight wear rear trailing arm bushes

  25. Pass65,802 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,802 miles
    Test number
    240862399083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,795 miles (+9,047)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,795 miles
    Test number
    100750499047
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  27. Pass53,748 miles (+10,354)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,748 miles
    Test number
    744315188045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,394 miles
    Test number
    574925177070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 RBV

Does L55 RBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 RBV expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 RBV?
The MOT on L55 RBV expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 RBV done?
L55 RBV was recorded at 172,593 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 7,331 miles a year.
Has L55 RBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 RBV has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 RBV 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 L55 RBV find?
L55 RBV passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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