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Volvo XC90

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,521 cc

R52 TLBMOT history

R52 TLB is a grey petrol Volvo XC90 first used on 5 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

R52 TLB grey Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,893 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R52 TLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R52 TLB was last recorded at 117,893 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,892 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,893 miles
  • 2025 – 116,239 miles
  • 2024 – 114,755 miles
  • 2023 – 113,154 miles
  • 2022 – 109,375 miles
  • 2021 – 104,883 miles
  • 2020 – 101,623 miles
  • 2019 – 98,130 miles
  • 2018 – 94,446 miles
  • 2017 – 89,979 miles
  • 2016 – 82,363 miles
  • 2015 – 74,881 miles
  • 2014 – 65,313 miles
  • 2013 – 55,939 miles
  • 2011 – 44,107 miles
  • 2010 – 36,885 miles
  • 2009 – 28,802 miles
  • 2008 – 18,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,893 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside parking brake reading low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,893 miles (+1)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,893 miles
    Test number
    374501146771
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,892 miles (+1,653)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,892 miles
    Test number
    510675736693
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded union joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,239 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,239 miles
    Test number
    656834446549
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, beam image just met (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective temporary mounting. rear sub rame area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension mountings covered in underseal not allowng full nspection.

  4. Fail116,239 miles (+1,484)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,239 miles
    Test number
    544055123108
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, beam image just met (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective temporary mounting. rear sub rame area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension mountings covered in underseal not allowng full nspection.

  5. Pass114,755 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,755 miles
    Test number
    824218451627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake reading low
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail114,754 miles (+1,600)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,754 miles
    Test number
    843455069411
    • MajorOffside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake reading low
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass113,154 miles (+3,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,154 miles
    Test number
    441892268725
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre/rear, by rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass109,375 miles (+4,492)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,375 miles
    Test number
    250992823880
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective by rear axle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal badly deteriorated

  9. Pass104,883 miles (+3,260)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,883 miles
    Test number
    607441946351
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass101,623 miles (+3,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,623 miles
    Test number
    908866455320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  11. Pass98,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,130 miles
    Test number
    588074527127
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished

  12. Fail98,130 miles (+3,684)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,130 miles
    Test number
    373042336180
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished

  13. Pass94,446 miles (+4,467)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,446 miles
    Test number
    607525761984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,979 miles (+7,616)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,979 miles
    Test number
    925018836233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,363 miles (+7,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,363 miles
    Test number
    503307474362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap sealing washer slightly cracked

  16. Pass74,881 miles (+9,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,881 miles
    Test number
    787316535083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass65,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,313 miles
    Test number
    675233844077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,311 miles (+9,372)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,311 miles
    Test number
    867923044083
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass55,939 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,939 miles
    Test number
    499535733062
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail55,934 miles (+11,827)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,934 miles
    Test number
    108005333058
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass44,107 miles (+7,222)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,107 miles
    Test number
    357353711283
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken.

  22. Pass36,885 miles (+8,083)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,885 miles
    Test number
    212665230269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,802 miles (+10,232)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,802 miles
    Test number
    434424499171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,570 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,570 miles
    Test number
    864399978023
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about R52 TLB

Does R52 TLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R52 TLB is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R52 TLB?
The MOT on R52 TLB is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R52 TLB done?
R52 TLB was recorded at 117,893 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 5,574 miles a year.
Has R52 TLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R52 TLB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on R52 TLB 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 R52 TLB find?
R52 TLB passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 9 more.

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