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Volvo XC90

Gold · Diesel · 2006 · 2,401 cc

LA55 XCLMOT history

LA55 XCL is a gold diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 26 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 264,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LA55 XCL gold Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
264,034 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 XCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 XCL was last recorded at 264,034 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
264,033 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
16,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 264,034 miles
  • 2024 – 255,793 miles
  • 2023 – 146,613 miles
  • 2022 – 131,911 miles
  • 2021 – 115,142 miles
  • 2020 – 102,724 miles
  • 2017 – 93,735 miles
  • 2016 – 92,485 miles
  • 2015 – 90,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass264,034 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass264,034 miles (+1)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    264,034 miles
    Test number
    771603027281
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail264,033 miles (+8,240)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,033 miles
    Test number
    153054055309
    • MajorFront Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass255,793 miles (+109,180)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    255,793 miles
    Test number
    103011115702
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass146,613 miles (+4,673)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,613 miles
    Test number
    810921039250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass141,940 miles (+10,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,940 miles
    Test number
    138233496173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass131,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    131,911 miles
    Test number
    199447075767
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail131,911 miles (+16,769)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,911 miles
    Test number
    146046073580
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass115,142 miles (+12,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    115,142 miles
    Test number
    735742467906
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Pass102,724 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    102,724 miles
    Test number
    995551524322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,720 miles (+8,985)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,720 miles
    Test number
    307485827244
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass93,735 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,735 miles
    Test number
    313541012017
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside tyre close to limit
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre on legal lidmit
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front steering rack inner joints

  12. Fail93,720 miles (+1,235)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,720 miles
    Test number
    132572597423
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside tyre close to limit
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre on legal lidmit
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front steering rack inner joints

  13. Pass92,485 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,485 miles
    Test number
    604638940868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,885 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,885 miles
    Test number
    219584455489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,844 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,844 miles
    Test number
    687994185003
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass90,844 miles (+3,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,844 miles
    Test number
    959754985065
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass87,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,425 miles
    Test number
    258418225027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 XCL

Does LA55 XCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 XCL is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA55 XCL?
The MOT on LA55 XCL is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 XCL done?
LA55 XCL was recorded at 264,034 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 16,285 miles a year.
Has LA55 XCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 XCL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 XCL 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 LA55 XCL find?
LA55 XCL passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 8 more.

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