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Volvo XC90

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

L96 ARYMOT history

L96 ARY is a grey diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

L96 ARY grey Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
156,982 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L96 ARY
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
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L96 ARY was last recorded at 156,982 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 3,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,765 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,217 miles
Average per year
7,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,982 miles
  • 2024 – 153,765 miles
  • 2023 – 150,547 miles
  • 2022 – 146,249 miles
  • 2021 – 143,490 miles
  • 2020 – 140,502 miles
  • 2019 – 135,781 miles
  • 2018 – 129,786 miles
  • 2017 – 124,037 miles
  • 2016 – 117,474 miles
  • 2015 – 110,370 miles
  • 2014 – 104,766 miles
  • 2013 – 96,865 miles
  • 2012 – 89,280 miles
  • 2011 – 79,856 miles
  • 2010 – 73,159 miles
  • 2009 – 61,585 miles
  • 2008 – 38,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,982 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,982 miles (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,982 miles
    Test number
    145998064406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,765 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,765 miles
    Test number
    995328100674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,547 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    150,547 miles
    Test number
    586653770038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail150,543 miles (+4,294)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,543 miles
    Test number
    220936405982
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack worn (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRusting to rear suspension

  5. Pass146,249 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,249 miles
    Test number
    981276612945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,490 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,490 miles
    Test number
    505038273122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,502 miles (+4,721)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,502 miles
    Test number
    757098134628
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,781 miles (+5,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,781 miles
    Test number
    795803730316
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr osr all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

  9. Pass129,786 miles (+5,749)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    129,786 miles
    Test number
    644210185568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,037 miles
    Test number
    497549295914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,037 miles (+6,563)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,037 miles
    Test number
    783911860205
    • 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)

  12. Pass117,474 miles (+7,104)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,474 miles
    Test number
    209344235219
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass110,370 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    600050849503
    • 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)

  14. Fail110,368 miles (+5,602)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,368 miles
    Test number
    652381562017
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)
    • 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)

  15. Pass104,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    104,766 miles
    Test number
    346315314336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,766 miles (+7,901)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,766 miles
    Test number
    945014814398
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass96,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    96,865 miles
    Test number
    837869223312
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail96,865 miles (+7,585)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,865 miles
    Test number
    709929223313
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass89,280 miles (+9,424)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    89,280 miles
    Test number
    848094432365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,856 miles (+6,697)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,856 miles
    Test number
    278731021326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,159 miles
    Test number
    501060130372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,156 miles (+11,571)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,156 miles
    Test number
    891650830381
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside front steering has slight play

  23. Pass61,585 miles (+23,157)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    61,585 miles
    Test number
    450588739311
    • NoteNearside front tyre flat spots on outter edge.

  24. Pass38,428 miles (+8,879)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,428 miles
    Test number
    401706058214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,549 miles
    Test number
    152001078088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L96 ARY

Does L96 ARY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L96 ARY is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L96 ARY?
The MOT on L96 ARY is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L96 ARY done?
L96 ARY was recorded at 156,982 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 7,224 miles a year.
Has L96 ARY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L96 ARY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L96 ARY 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 L96 ARY find?
L96 ARY passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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