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Volvo XC90

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,401 cc

L7 XMGMOT history

L7 XMG is a black diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 251,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
251,028 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 XMG
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
16 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 XMG was last recorded at 251,028 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 4,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,807 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,221 miles
Average per year
11,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 251,028 miles
  • 2025 – 246,807 miles
  • 2024 – 240,081 miles
  • 2023 – 226,666 miles
  • 2022 – 216,812 miles
  • 2021 – 208,544 miles
  • 2020 – 202,046 miles
  • 2019 – 192,551 miles
  • 2018 – 185,174 miles
  • 2017 – 183,260 miles
  • 2016 – 180,411 miles
  • 2015 – 177,844 miles
  • 2014 – 172,482 miles
  • 2012 – 165,936 miles
  • 2011 – 143,594 miles
  • 2010 – 109,651 miles
  • 2009 – 77,440 miles
  • 2008 – 55,705 miles
  • 2007 – 35,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,028 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside reverse light inoperative

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,028 miles (+4,221)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    251,028 miles
    Test number
    651968024412
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass246,807 miles (+6,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    246,807 miles
    Test number
    724609038810
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass240,081 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    240,081 miles
    Test number
    147977647769
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail240,035 miles (+13,369)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,035 miles
    Test number
    508638360199
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both, switch not working? (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box, around welds (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass226,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    226,666 miles
    Test number
    970868177403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail226,666 miles (+9,854)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,666 miles
    Test number
    388376037603
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass216,812 miles (+8,268)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    216,812 miles
    Test number
    532733699863
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear arm bushes detreated but no movement
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  8. Pass208,544 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    208,544 miles
    Test number
    612017707858
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail208,542 miles (+6,496)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,542 miles
    Test number
    737214426055
    • DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light inoperative

  10. Pass202,046 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    202,046 miles
    Test number
    818739882961
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light inoperative

  11. Fail202,045 miles (+9,494)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,045 miles
    Test number
    832805942766
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light inoperative

  12. Pass192,551 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    192,551 miles
    Test number
    463906537838
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail192,550 miles (+7,376)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,550 miles
    Test number
    289934877551
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged stator ring (1.6 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass185,174 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    185,174 miles
    Test number
    644680582397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail185,164 miles (+1,904)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,164 miles
    Test number
    649786326944
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass183,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    183,260 miles
    Test number
    301814137523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail183,260 miles (+2,849)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,260 miles
    Test number
    313577254214
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass180,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    180,411 miles
    Test number
    635390286141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail180,411 miles (+2,567)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,411 miles
    Test number
    780155539816
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass177,844 miles (+5,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    177,844 miles
    Test number
    687280475102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass172,482 miles (+6,546)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    172,482 miles
    Test number
    576974384041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag Warning lamp
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass165,936 miles (+22,342)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    165,936 miles
    Test number
    206646062385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail143,594 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,594 miles
    Test number
    535305951392
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  24. Pass143,594 miles (+33,943)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    143,594 miles
    Test number
    565455251323
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  25. Pass109,651 miles (+32,211)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    109,651 miles
    Test number
    443874040417
    • DangerousSuspect park-brake shoes unbonded offside rear
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass77,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    77,440 miles
    Test number
    720135159353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail77,440 miles (+21,735)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,440 miles
    Test number
    750145159368
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass55,705 miles (+20,060)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,705 miles
    Test number
    142388358367
    • NoteRear brake pads approx 70% worn, rear disc's starting to rust on outer edges

  29. Pass35,645 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    35,645 miles
    Test number
    740687437341
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 90% worn, (front disc's lipping slightly and may need replacing with pads.)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge. Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge. Advise 2 new tyres and a 4x4 alignment.
    • NoteRear disc's rusting on outer edges.

Questions about L7 XMG

Does L7 XMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 XMG is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 XMG?
The MOT on L7 XMG is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 XMG done?
L7 XMG was recorded at 251,028 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 11,406 miles a year.
Has L7 XMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 XMG has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 XMG 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 L7 XMG find?
L7 XMG passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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