
Volvo XC90
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,401 cc
N5 OTUMOT history
N5 OTU is a grey diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 155,922 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 155,922 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,243 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 OTU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- XC90
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 29 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
N5 OTU was last recorded at 155,922 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 5,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 150,766 miles · 12 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,156 miles
- Average per year
- 8,243 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 155,922 miles
- 2023 – 150,766 miles
- 2022 – 147,291 miles
- 2021 – 144,532 miles
- 2020 – 138,930 miles
- 2019 – 132,974 miles
- 2018 – 120,584 miles
- 2017 – 104,043 miles
- 2014 – 95,793 miles
- 2013 – 81,415 miles
- 2012 – 67,716 miles
- 2011 – 55,421 miles
- 2010 – 42,549 miles
- 2009 – 32,061 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low cannot fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp washers inop
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
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.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
N/s/f fog light glass broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
All brake discs have corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Plastic undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 29 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail155,922 miles (+5,156)1 major4 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,922 miles
- Test number
- 919639451922
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low cannot fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp washers inop
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Pass150,766 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 150,766 miles
- Test number
- 797085659604
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryN/s/f fog light glass broken
Fail150,765 miles (+3,474)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,765 miles
- Test number
- 623776136388
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryN/s/f fog light glass broken
Pass147,291 miles (+2,759)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 147,291 miles
- Test number
- 567887641695
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass144,532 miles (+5,602)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 144,532 miles
- Test number
- 452899897425
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,930 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 138,930 miles
- Test number
- 653827888247
- AdvisoryAll brake discs have corrosion
Fail138,929 miles (+5,955)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,929 miles
- Test number
- 710029114089
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs have corrosion
Pass132,974 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 132,974 miles
- Test number
- 494052603830
- AdvisorySlight play o/s/f steering tie rod
Fail132,974 miles (+12,390)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,974 miles
- Test number
- 131426487165
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play o/s/f steering tie rod
Pass120,584 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 120,584 miles
- Test number
- 535578295058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail120,583 miles (+16,540)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,583 miles
- Test number
- 612084938151
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Lower 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering arm inner ball joint
- AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass104,043 miles (+8,250)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 104,043 miles
- Test number
- 644499437822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,793 miles (+14,378)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 95,793 miles
- Test number
- 819913904350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,415 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,415 miles
- Test number
- 249552793213
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass81,415 miles (+13,699)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 81,415 miles
- Test number
- 389502293474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,716 miles (+12,295)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 67,716 miles
- Test number
- 178545212395
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass55,421 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 55,421 miles
- Test number
- 346170401336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,421 miles (+12,872)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,421 miles
- Test number
- 966300801377
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteNearside rear sidelight not working x1 bulb vehicle has 2 bulbs on each side
Pass42,549 miles (+10,488)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 42,549 miles
- Test number
- 614487060200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,061 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 32,061 miles
- Test number
- 500642379219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about N5 OTU
- Does N5 OTU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on N5 OTU expired on 12 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on N5 OTU?
- The MOT on N5 OTU expired on 12 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has N5 OTU done?
- N5 OTU was recorded at 155,922 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 8,243 miles a year.
- Has N5 OTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 OTU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on N5 OTU 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 N5 OTU find?
- N5 OTU failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 1 major defect, 4 minor defects and 11 advisories: offside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/18; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 13 more.
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