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Volvo XC90

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,401 cc

LD53 VBEMOT history

LD53 VBE is a black diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 25 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 162,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
162,156 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VBE was last recorded at 162,156 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,126 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
6,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,156 miles
  • 2024 – 154,863 miles
  • 2023 – 148,141 miles
  • 2022 – 138,871 miles
  • 2021 – 131,589 miles
  • 2020 – 127,703 miles
  • 2019 – 124,212 miles
  • 2018 – 119,878 miles
  • 2017 – 114,437 miles
  • 2016 – 106,545 miles
  • 2015 – 101,242 miles
  • 2013 – 91,771 miles
  • 2011 – 84,295 miles
  • 2010 – 69,892 miles
  • 2009 – 58,870 miles
  • 2008 – 47,924 miles
  • 2007 – 39,639 miles
  • 2006 – 29,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,156 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC'S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONTSRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISC'S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,156 miles (+30)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    162,156 miles
    Test number
    591697988707
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC'S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONTS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISC'S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail162,126 miles (+7,263)10 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,126 miles
    Test number
    224940586888
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC'S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONTS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISC'S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass154,863 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,863 miles
    Test number
    882208999243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail154,845 miles (+6,704)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,845 miles
    Test number
    832676895299
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,141 miles (+9,270)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,141 miles
    Test number
    671994248051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,871 miles (+7,282)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    138,871 miles
    Test number
    893227718324
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn, age cracks across tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass131,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,589 miles
    Test number
    469429384535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,586 miles (+3,883)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,586 miles
    Test number
    821270948021
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,703 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,703 miles
    Test number
    581848081403
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner wall deteriorated

  10. Fail127,701 miles (+3,489)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,701 miles
    Test number
    586859616437
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner wall deteriorated

  11. Pass124,212 miles (+4,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,212 miles
    Test number
    649242432295
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner pad looks worn(pad not visable) disc also scored.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner edge won

  12. Pass119,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,878 miles
    Test number
    982251851526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail119,878 miles (+5,441)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,878 miles
    Test number
    470129181382
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass114,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,437 miles
    Test number
    581026976572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail114,437 miles (+7,892)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,437 miles
    Test number
    449684739042
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass106,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,545 miles
    Test number
    680952628446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,545 miles (+5,303)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,545 miles
    Test number
    832572145472
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  18. Pass101,242 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,242 miles
    Test number
    195350875492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,221 miles (+9,450)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,221 miles
    Test number
    778308165081
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass91,771 miles (+7,476)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,771 miles
    Test number
    647786563077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,295 miles (+14,403)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,295 miles
    Test number
    408789791209
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteOffside rack end worn

  22. Pass69,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    642309680219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,885 miles (+11,015)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,885 miles
    Test number
    941959980291
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail58,870 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,870 miles
    Test number
    310203789223
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • NoteFront tyres getting low
    • NotePlay in o/s/f inner steering rack joint
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

  25. Pass58,870 miles (+10,946)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,870 miles
    Test number
    364643489496
    • NoteFront tyres getting low
    • NotePlay in o/s/f inner steering rack joint
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

  26. Fail47,924 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,924 miles
    Test number
    302072998444
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear most seats and seat belts not in use at time of test

  27. Pass47,924 miles (+8,285)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,924 miles
    Test number
    312102598432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear most seats and seat belts not in use at time of test

  28. Pass39,639 miles (+9,750)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,639 miles
    Test number
    371465787499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,889 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,889 miles
    Test number
    682948696239
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  30. Fail29,889 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,889 miles
    Test number
    913768596222
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LD53 VBE

Does LD53 VBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VBE expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VBE?
The MOT on LD53 VBE expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VBE done?
LD53 VBE was recorded at 162,156 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 6,990 miles a year.
Has LD53 VBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VBE has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 VBE 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 LD53 VBE find?
LD53 VBE passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 9 advisories: central rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's, and 6 more.

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