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Volvo XC90

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,401 cc

LB56 GXGMOT history

LB56 GXG is a silver diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 20 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
165,163 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GXG was last recorded at 165,163 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 8,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,775 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,388 miles
Average per year
8,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,163 miles
  • 2024 – 156,775 miles
  • 2023 – 149,116 miles
  • 2021 – 134,690 miles
  • 2020 – 129,597 miles
  • 2019 – 121,449 miles
  • 2018 – 110,413 miles
  • 2016 – 94,142 miles
  • 2015 – 85,201 miles
  • 2013 – 64,079 miles
  • 2012 – 51,010 miles
  • 2011 – 45,053 miles
  • 2010 – 35,214 miles
  • 2009 – 26,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,163 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Tested in wet conditions

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front wipers streaking / smearing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,163 miles (+8,388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    165,163 miles
    Test number
    365433750691
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass156,775 miles (+7,659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,775 miles
    Test number
    597992526866
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

  3. Pass149,116 miles (+5,992)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,116 miles
    Test number
    356978277330
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to rear suspension components

  4. Pass143,124 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,124 miles
    Test number
    616583983162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot full
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded in places

  5. Fail143,124 miles (+8,434)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,124 miles
    Test number
    593208127470
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no visible image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens deteriorated, no image visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no visible image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens deteriorated, no image visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot full
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded in places

  6. Pass134,690 miles (+28)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,690 miles
    Test number
    590272866430
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront wipes streaking / smearing
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions

  7. Fail134,662 miles (+268)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,662 miles
    Test number
    335430025188
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront wipers streaking / smearing

  8. Fail134,394 miles (+4,797)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,394 miles
    Test number
    661676073736
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens heavily deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens heavily deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image broken and patchy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront wipers streaking / smearing

  9. Pass129,597 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,597 miles
    Test number
    486131033360
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens heavily deteriorated and cloudy (recommend replacement) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens heavily deteriorated and cloudy (recommend replacement) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront wipers streaking / smearing

  10. Fail129,597 miles (+8,148)6 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,597 miles
    Test number
    392359526271
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens heavily deteriorated and cloudy (recommend replacement) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens heavily deteriorated and cloudy (recommend replacement) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront wipers streaking / smearing

  11. Pass121,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,449 miles
    Test number
    764033310865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,449 miles (+11,036)2 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,449 miles
    Test number
    387227968549
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass110,413 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,413 miles
    Test number
    281918093667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail110,408 miles (+16,266)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,408 miles
    Test number
    609323296057
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass94,142 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,142 miles
    Test number
    508221121170
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine, underside
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCover on engine
    • AdvisoryEngine noisey, drive belt area

  16. Fail94,140 miles (+8,939)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,140 miles
    Test number
    601334446764
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine, underside
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCover on engine
    • AdvisoryEngine noisey, drive belt area

  17. Pass85,201 miles (+21,122)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,201 miles
    Test number
    118281685134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass64,079 miles (+13,069)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,079 miles
    Test number
    628549563202
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass51,010 miles (+5,957)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,010 miles
    Test number
    489023882219
    • NoteFront propshaft joint loosing grease
    • NoteNearside front wishbone rear bush starting to crack
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush starting to crack

  20. Pass45,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,053 miles
    Test number
    689152011359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,053 miles (+9,839)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,053 miles
    Test number
    858252511342
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass35,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,214 miles
    Test number
    314847600306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,214 miles (+8,749)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,214 miles
    Test number
    573736300318
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  24. Pass26,465 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,465 miles
    Test number
    352458829372
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

Questions about LB56 GXG

Does LB56 GXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 GXG is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GXG?
The MOT on LB56 GXG is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 GXG done?
LB56 GXG was recorded at 165,163 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 8,582 miles a year.
Has LB56 GXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GXG has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 GXG 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 LB56 GXG find?
LB56 GXG passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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