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Volvo XC90

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,401 cc

S12 DEWMOT history

S12 DEW is a silver diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 22 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 181,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
181,300 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 DEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 DEW was last recorded at 181,300 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 10,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,165 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,135 miles
Average per year
7,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,300 miles
  • 2025 – 171,165 miles
  • 2024 – 165,033 miles
  • 2023 – 165,028 miles
  • 2021 – 162,110 miles
  • 2020 – 157,651 miles
  • 2019 – 152,779 miles
  • 2018 – 147,115 miles
  • 2017 – 141,379 miles
  • 2016 – 132,671 miles
  • 2015 – 122,690 miles
  • 2014 – 113,003 miles
  • 2013 – 104,150 miles
  • 2012 – 98,939 miles
  • 2011 – 88,125 miles
  • 2010 – 81,426 miles
  • 2009 – 74,663 miles
  • 2008 – 66,936 miles
  • 2007 – 57,371 miles
  • 2006 – 41,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,300 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,300 miles (+10,135)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    181,300 miles
    Test number
    381923005188
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass171,165 miles (+6,132)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    171,165 miles
    Test number
    446957987481
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake long travel,adjustment required

  3. Pass165,033 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    165,033 miles
    Test number
    688747145204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Fail165,028 miles (+2,918)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,028 miles
    Test number
    611880002138
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on drop link (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass162,110 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    162,110 miles
    Test number
    270731064754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Fail162,074 miles (+4,423)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,074 miles
    Test number
    119748941655
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass157,651 miles (+4,872)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    157,651 miles
    Test number
    653900398634
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency on limit

  8. Pass152,779 miles (+5,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,779 miles
    Test number
    608969060507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass147,115 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,115 miles
    Test number
    969663414866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail147,110 miles (+5,731)1 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,110 miles
    Test number
    963015949107
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass141,379 miles (+8,708)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    141,379 miles
    Test number
    935322643586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,671 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,671 miles
    Test number
    317066968008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,657 miles (+9,967)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,657 miles
    Test number
    907707941310
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  14. Pass122,690 miles (+9,687)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    122,690 miles
    Test number
    827013575129
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated
    • NoteRear exhaust hangar broken but exhaust is still secure

  15. Pass113,003 miles (+8,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,003 miles
    Test number
    166010674140
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass104,150 miles (+5,211)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    104,150 miles
    Test number
    669118263112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  17. Pass98,939 miles (+10,814)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    98,939 miles
    Test number
    218433662450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  18. Pass88,125 miles (+6,699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,125 miles
    Test number
    677777061174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass81,426 miles (+6,763)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,426 miles
    Test number
    404940970108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres perrished

  20. Pass74,663 miles (+7,727)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,663 miles
    Test number
    271482669436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass66,936 miles (+9,565)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,936 miles
    Test number
    630338728196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,371 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,371 miles
    Test number
    111435027116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,659 miles (+14,506)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,659 miles
    Test number
    413269877012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,153 miles
    Test number
    732808806132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 DEW

Does S12 DEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 DEW is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 DEW?
The MOT on S12 DEW is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 DEW done?
S12 DEW was recorded at 181,300 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 7,076 miles a year.
Has S12 DEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 DEW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 DEW 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 S12 DEW find?
S12 DEW passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; exhaust noisy; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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