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Volvo XC90

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

LC55 VDGMOT history

LC55 VDG is a black diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 24 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 175,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LC55 VDG black Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
175,993 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VDG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 VDG was last recorded at 175,993 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 5,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,329 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,664 miles
Average per year
7,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,993 miles
  • 2024 – 170,329 miles
  • 2023 – 163,797 miles
  • 2022 – 158,690 miles
  • 2021 – 153,699 miles
  • 2020 – 149,758 miles
  • 2019 – 143,635 miles
  • 2018 – 137,037 miles
  • 2017 – 129,563 miles
  • 2016 – 121,620 miles
  • 2015 – 111,185 miles
  • 2014 – 103,006 miles
  • 2013 – 97,465 miles
  • 2012 – 86,703 miles
  • 2011 – 77,134 miles
  • 2010 – 69,546 miles
  • 2009 – 56,031 miles
  • 2008 – 41,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,993 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake only just met brake requitement
  • AdvisoryCar has age related corrosion under side and all suspension components

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear running gear badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,993 miles (+5,664)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    175,993 miles
    Test number
    407111610199
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake only just met brake requitement
    • AdvisoryCar has age related corrosion under side and all suspension components
  2. Pass170,329 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    170,329 miles
    Test number
    364284865228
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail170,327 miles (+6,530)1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,327 miles
    Test number
    418485165974
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass163,797 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,797 miles
    Test number
    267572148202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  5. Fail163,797 miles (+5,107)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,797 miles
    Test number
    515751412487
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  6. Pass158,690 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,690 miles
    Test number
    849582456412
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear running gear badly corroded
  7. Fail158,689 miles (+4,990)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,689 miles
    Test number
    361457953050
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low may be due to levelling device broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken off lower arm (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low may be due to levelling device broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour is pink (4.1.4 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear running gear badly corroded
  8. Pass153,699 miles (+3,941)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,699 miles
    Test number
    101509937267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass149,758 miles (+6,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,758 miles
    Test number
    529448951386
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass143,635 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,635 miles
    Test number
    477874325618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail143,632 miles (+6,595)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,632 miles
    Test number
    941794080509
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass137,037 miles (+7,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    137,037 miles
    Test number
    843895544981
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass129,563 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    129,563 miles
    Test number
    723725956527
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront tyres at 3mm(1.4mm useable tread)and nearside front also worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear wiper smearing
    • AdvisorySome movement and splitting on rear trailing arm bushes
  14. Fail129,562 miles (+7,942)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,562 miles
    Test number
    541835163356
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront tyres at 3mm(1.4mm useable tread)and nearside front also worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wiper smearing
    • AdvisorySome movement and splitting on rear trailing arm bushes
  15. Pass121,620 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,620 miles
    Test number
    463459929456
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Fail121,619 miles (+10,434)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,619 miles
    Test number
    610985630879
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror housing (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side marker inop
  17. Pass111,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,185 miles
    Test number
    657897605788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail111,184 miles (+8,178)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,184 miles
    Test number
    485977318570
    • FailureOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
  19. Pass103,006 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,006 miles
    Test number
    809874794271
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  20. Fail103,003 miles (+5,538)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,003 miles
    Test number
    378434394294
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  21. Fail97,465 miles1 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,465 miles
    Test number
    498029793256
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass97,465 miles (+10,762)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    97,465 miles
    Test number
    905869593284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  23. Pass86,703 miles (+9,569)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,703 miles
    Test number
    479663802449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,134 miles (+7,588)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    77,134 miles
    Test number
    518809121348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,546 miles (+13,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,546 miles
    Test number
    424260630357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  26. Pass56,031 miles (+14,649)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,031 miles
    Test number
    413294329403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,382 miles
    Test number
    924637138393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Questions about LC55 VDG

Does LC55 VDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 VDG is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VDG?
The MOT on LC55 VDG is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 VDG done?
LC55 VDG was recorded at 175,993 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 7,954 miles a year.
Has LC55 VDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VDG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LC55 VDG 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 LC55 VDG find?
LC55 VDG passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; offside rear hand brake only just met brake requitement; car has age related corrosion under side and all suspension components.

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