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Volvo XC90

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

LB55 MXUMOT history

LB55 MXU is a blue diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 174,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
174,306 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 MXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 MXU was last recorded at 174,306 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 9,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,981 miles · 23 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
9,325 miles
Average per year
8,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,306 miles
  • 2023 – 164,981 miles
  • 2022 – 159,023 miles
  • 2021 – 153,771 miles
  • 2020 – 149,316 miles
  • 2019 – 143,198 miles
  • 2018 – 137,891 miles
  • 2017 – 132,041 miles
  • 2016 – 125,458 miles
  • 2015 – 119,025 miles
  • 2014 – 112,197 miles
  • 2013 – 102,063 miles
  • 2012 – 89,978 miles
  • 2011 – 76,794 miles
  • 2009 – 60,400 miles
  • 2008 – 48,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,306 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (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))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,306 miles (+9,325)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    174,306 miles
    Test number
    944890340915
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (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))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,981 miles (+5,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    164,981 miles
    Test number
    349998313810
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass159,023 miles (+5,252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    159,023 miles
    Test number
    235235658827
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,771 miles (+4,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    153,771 miles
    Test number
    803109012389
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass149,316 miles (+6,118)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    149,316 miles
    Test number
    983194377823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,198 miles (+5,307)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    143,198 miles
    Test number
    602826318286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,891 miles (+5,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,891 miles
    Test number
    820756188089
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront headlights deteriorating
    • AdvisoryService indicator on

  8. Pass132,041 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    132,041 miles
    Test number
    619110742276
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryThe engine has upper & lower covers fitted

  9. Fail132,015 miles (+6,557)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,015 miles
    Test number
    428692917628
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryThe engine has upper & lower covers fitted

  10. Pass125,458 miles (+6,433)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    125,458 miles
    Test number
    949366420489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,025 miles (+6,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    119,025 miles
    Test number
    818353415099
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass112,197 miles (+10,134)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    112,197 miles
    Test number
    155414914413
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake pads look low
    • NoteRear tyre close to wear indicator bars

  13. Pass102,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    102,063 miles
    Test number
    128270513081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail102,063 miles (+12,085)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,063 miles
    Test number
    347300113091
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass89,978 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,978 miles
    Test number
    669006212088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail89,978 miles (+13,184)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,978 miles
    Test number
    785306512005
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail76,794 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,794 miles
    Test number
    187628111021
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass76,794 miles (+16,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    76,794 miles
    Test number
    446578111069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass60,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,400 miles
    Test number
    541242939379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,400 miles (+12,322)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,400 miles
    Test number
    951711939359
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  21. Pass48,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,078 miles
    Test number
    331196548352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,078 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,078 miles
    Test number
    841256448358
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LB55 MXU

Does LB55 MXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 MXU expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 MXU?
The MOT on LB55 MXU expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 MXU done?
LB55 MXU was recorded at 174,306 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 8,110 miles a year.
Has LB55 MXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 MXU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on LB55 MXU 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 LB55 MXU find?
LB55 MXU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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