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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,400 cc

L8 SJOMOT history

L8 SJO is a silver diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 14 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

L8 SJO silver Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
136,490 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SJO was last recorded at 136,490 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 9,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2022: 105,215 miles, lower than 109,197 miles on 22 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,824 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,666 miles
Average per year
8,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,490 miles
  • 2025 – 126,824 miles
  • 2024 – 114,983 miles
  • 2023 – 109,573 miles
  • 2022 – 105,215 miles
  • 2020 – 108,988 miles
  • 2019 – 103,035 miles
  • 2018 – 91,513 miles
  • 2017 – 72,043 miles
  • 2016 – 58,393 miles
  • 2015 – 46,934 miles
  • 2014 – 36,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,490 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated close to limit, starting to show grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components starting to show corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,490 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    136,490 miles
    Test number
    678562899183
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated close to limit, starting to show grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components starting to show corrosion

  2. Fail136,490 miles (+9,666)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,490 miles
    Test number
    104082458303
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated close to limit, starting to show grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components starting to show corrosion

  3. Pass126,824 miles (+11,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,824 miles
    Test number
    154530615046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrision to front and rear suspension components

  4. Pass114,983 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,983 miles
    Test number
    900825349488
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components starting to show corrosion
    • AdvisoryParking performance could be improved

  5. Fail114,983 miles (+5,410)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,983 miles
    Test number
    111541424001
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components starting to show corrosion
    • AdvisoryParking performance could be improved

  6. Pass109,573 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,573 miles
    Test number
    353061129949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,565 miles (+4,350)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,565 miles
    Test number
    186066614813
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  8. Pass105,215 miles (-3,982)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,215 miles
    Test number
    840123148830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,197 miles (+209)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,197 miles
    Test number
    807463176217
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass108,988 miles (+5,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,988 miles
    Test number
    884343871374
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass103,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,035 miles
    Test number
    438854058751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,033 miles (+11,520)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,033 miles
    Test number
    398605323395
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass91,513 miles (+19,470)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,513 miles
    Test number
    810423119274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,043 miles (+13,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,043 miles
    Test number
    392739921519
    • AdvisoryFront tyres feathering on edges

  15. Pass58,393 miles (+11,459)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,393 miles
    Test number
    314188287048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,934 miles (+10,822)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,934 miles
    Test number
    806538695134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,112 miles
    Test number
    348104684183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 SJO

Does L8 SJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SJO is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 SJO?
The MOT on L8 SJO is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 SJO done?
L8 SJO was recorded at 136,490 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 8,248 miles a year.
Has L8 SJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 SJO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 SJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 SJO find?
L8 SJO passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated close to limit, starting to show grease; central rear oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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