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Volvo XC90

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,401 cc

LS53 THKMOT history

LS53 THK is a black diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 2 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 136,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2025
Mileage
136,804 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 THK
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
2 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 THK was last recorded at 136,804 miles on 16 Apr 2024, 10,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,018 miles · 6 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
10,786 miles
Average per year
6,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,804 miles
  • 2023 – 126,018 miles
  • 2022 – 121,641 miles
  • 2021 – 115,486 miles
  • 2020 – 110,664 miles
  • 2019 – 105,860 miles
  • 2018 – 97,480 miles
  • 2017 – 85,553 miles
  • 2016 – 76,667 miles
  • 2015 – 74,826 miles
  • 2014 – 73,461 miles
  • 2013 – 72,004 miles
  • 2011 – 68,156 miles
  • 2010 – 63,177 miles
  • 2009 – 52,934 miles
  • 2008 – 45,691 miles
  • 2007 – 35,512 miles
  • 2006 – 26,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,804 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded/loose
  • AdvisoryEngine noise on idle

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease, unable to see any splits

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,804 miles (+10,786)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,804 miles
    Test number
    784684720844
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded/loose
    • AdvisoryEngine noise on idle

  2. Pass126,018 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    126,018 miles
    Test number
    539157924876
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease, unable to see any splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Backbox Corroded

  3. Fail126,016 miles (+4,375)7 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,016 miles
    Test number
    496574043424
    • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease, unable to see any splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Backbox Corroded

  4. Pass121,641 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    121,641 miles
    Test number
    369100013034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,585 miles (+6,099)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,585 miles
    Test number
    360545220076
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,486 miles
    Test number
    827223046033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  7. Fail115,486 miles (+4,822)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,486 miles
    Test number
    944182901958
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  8. Pass110,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,664 miles
    Test number
    737579042079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail110,664 miles (+4,804)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,664 miles
    Test number
    645346844376
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass105,860 miles (+8,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,860 miles
    Test number
    703977086191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,480 miles (+11,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,480 miles
    Test number
    416909324046
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass85,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,553 miles
    Test number
    344230640859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,553 miles (+8,886)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,553 miles
    Test number
    736617310936
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

  14. Pass76,667 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,667 miles
    Test number
    452941078266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,662 miles (+1,836)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,662 miles
    Test number
    715235714267
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  16. Pass74,826 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,826 miles
    Test number
    506634715045
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail74,826 miles (+1,365)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,826 miles
    Test number
    567084815060
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass73,461 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,461 miles
    Test number
    128326404077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    756494803095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,004 miles (+3,848)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    236694903011
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass68,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,156 miles
    Test number
    408894461411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Fail68,156 miles (+4,979)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,156 miles
    Test number
    598354861348
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass63,177 miles (+10,243)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,177 miles
    Test number
    514374260330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,934 miles (+7,243)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,934 miles
    Test number
    422099749303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,691 miles
    Test number
    304852338336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,691 miles (+10,179)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,691 miles
    Test number
    364402338328
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Pass35,512 miles (+9,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    35,512 miles
    Test number
    190211347303
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass26,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,231 miles
    Test number
    433548536364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 THK

Does LS53 THK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 THK expired on 15 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 THK?
The MOT on LS53 THK expired on 15 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 THK done?
LS53 THK was recorded at 136,804 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2024, an average of 6,367 miles a year.
Has LS53 THK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 THK has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 THK 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 LS53 THK find?
LS53 THK passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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