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Volvo XC90

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,401 cc

LS03 LOUMOT history

LS03 LOU is a green diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 13 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 185,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2024
Mileage
185,886 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 LOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 LOU was last recorded at 185,886 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 12,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,196 miles · 13 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
12,690 miles
Average per year
7,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 185,886 miles
  • 2022 – 173,196 miles
  • 2021 – 163,235 miles
  • 2020 – 157,060 miles
  • 2019 – 150,115 miles
  • 2018 – 145,674 miles
  • 2017 – 140,349 miles
  • 2016 – 136,303 miles
  • 2015 – 133,450 miles
  • 2014 – 129,018 miles
  • 2013 – 122,981 miles
  • 2012 – 120,119 miles
  • 2011 – 113,420 miles
  • 2010 – 106,677 miles
  • 2009 – 97,548 miles
  • 2008 – 87,885 miles
  • 2007 – 77,274 miles
  • 2006 – 52,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,886 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,886 miles (+12,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    185,886 miles
    Test number
    816988786485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass173,196 miles (+9,961)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    173,196 miles
    Test number
    459281633546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,235 miles (+210)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    163,235 miles
    Test number
    156790191744
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail163,025 miles (+5,965)2 dangerous10 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,025 miles
    Test number
    841801784104
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn small link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn small link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front Shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass157,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,060 miles
    Test number
    912277333861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail157,060 miles (+6,945)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,060 miles
    Test number
    422069350579
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass150,115 miles (+4,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    150,115 miles
    Test number
    777367574188
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside/Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Nearside/Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,674 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,674 miles
    Test number
    922864746738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Fail145,674 miles (+5,325)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,674 miles
    Test number
    599377398356
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass140,349 miles (+4,046)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    140,349 miles
    Test number
    509682666170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  11. Pass136,303 miles (+40)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    136,303 miles
    Test number
    278228835403
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  12. Fail136,263 miles (+2,813)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,263 miles
    Test number
    953634450537
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  13. Pass133,450 miles (+4,432)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    133,450 miles
    Test number
    658253705179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,018 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    129,018 miles
    Test number
    697548894053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,994 miles (+6,013)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,994 miles
    Test number
    175354484410
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  16. Pass122,981 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    122,981 miles
    Test number
    525152473028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,119 miles (+6,699)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    120,119 miles
    Test number
    398975332227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass113,420 miles (+6,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    113,420 miles
    Test number
    536197211216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass106,677 miles (+9,129)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,677 miles
    Test number
    362458700234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,548 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,548 miles
    Test number
    260363189402
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass97,548 miles (+9,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    97,548 miles
    Test number
    822233789141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass87,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    87,885 miles
    Test number
    211711868168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,885 miles (+10,611)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,885 miles
    Test number
    592011868123
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass77,274 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    77,274 miles
    Test number
    132760977145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,440 miles (+21,282)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,440 miles
    Test number
    293938677075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,158 miles
    Test number
    194547166087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    712331656066
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LS03 LOU

Does LS03 LOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 LOU expired on 12 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 LOU?
The MOT on LS03 LOU expired on 12 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 LOU done?
LS03 LOU was recorded at 185,886 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 7,634 miles a year.
Has LS03 LOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 LOU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LS03 LOU 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 LS03 LOU find?
LS03 LOU passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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