Volvo XC90
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc
P3 ESSMOT history
P3 ESS is a black diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 30 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,166 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 157,166 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,124 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P3 ESS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- XC90
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 30 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P3 ESS was last recorded at 157,166 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 2,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,565 miles · 9 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,601 miles
- Average per year
- 5,124 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,166 miles
- 2025 – 154,565 miles
- 2024 – 151,375 miles
- 2023 – 148,766 miles
- 2022 – 146,183 miles
- 2021 – 142,353 miles
- 2020 – 136,362 miles
- 2019 – 132,568 miles
- 2018 – 128,152 miles
- 2017 – 122,858 miles
- 2016 – 117,573 miles
- 2015 – 110,786 miles
- 2014 – 104,150 miles
- 2013 – 95,269 miles
- 2012 – 88,679 miles
- 2011 – 80,452 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,166 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded/ deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryAll brake flexi hose ferrules protected by grease
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 20 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,166 miles (+2,601)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 157,166 miles
- Test number
- 653898818714
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded/ deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryAll brake flexi hose ferrules protected by grease
Pass154,565 miles (+3,190)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 154,565 miles
- Test number
- 634757806963
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe/underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass151,375 miles (+2,609)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 151,375 miles
- Test number
- 356346801125
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass148,766 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 148,766 miles
- Test number
- 908918180259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail148,766 miles (+2,583)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,766 miles
- Test number
- 718828135209
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass146,183 miles (+3,830)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 146,183 miles
- Test number
- 417414223107
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front and rear bushes in poor condition/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in the bottom ball joint(advise replacement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass142,353 miles (+5,991)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 142,353 miles
- Test number
- 643437344400
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR starting to crack between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and components corroded
Pass136,362 miles (+3,794)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 136,362 miles
- Test number
- 746849955917
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and components showing signs of heavy corrosion
Pass132,568 miles (+4,416)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 132,568 miles
- Test number
- 340350260788
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryLots of surface rust and corrosion under car
Pass128,152 miles (+5,294)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 128,152 miles
- Test number
- 805046166716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,858 miles (+5,285)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 122,858 miles
- Test number
- 661035598533
- AdvisoryRear brake discs have rusted faces.....
Pass117,573 miles (+6,787)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 117,573 miles
- Test number
- 888598512918
- AdvisoryParking brake may require attention efficiency low
Pass110,786 miles (+6,636)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 110,786 miles
- Test number
- 616545695146
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/s/r shockabsorber soft and knocking
Pass104,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 104,150 miles
- Test number
- 419247994162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,150 miles (+8,881)5 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,150 miles
- Test number
- 926436194190
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn badly on outer edge
Pass95,269 miles (+6,590)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 95,269 miles
- Test number
- 946743093160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,679 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 88,679 miles
- Test number
- 259318182414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail88,679 miles (+8,227)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,679 miles
- Test number
- 539228282153
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,452 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 80,452 miles
- Test number
- 126371001207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,451 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,451 miles
- Test number
- 627331201247
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Questions about P3 ESS
- Does P3 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P3 ESS is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P3 ESS?
- The MOT on P3 ESS is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P3 ESS done?
- P3 ESS was recorded at 157,166 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 5,124 miles a year.
- Has P3 ESS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P3 ESS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on P3 ESS 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 P3 ESS find?
- P3 ESS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges; front suspension components corroded; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner face, and 4 more.
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