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Volvo XC90

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,401 cc

S16 PFAMOT history

S16 PFA is a silver diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 26 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 207,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
207,564 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 PFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 PFA was last recorded at 207,564 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 5,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,548 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,016 miles
Average per year
6,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 207,564 miles
  • 2024 – 202,548 miles
  • 2023 – 199,243 miles
  • 2022 – 198,610 miles
  • 2021 – 194,030 miles
  • 2020 – 187,163 miles
  • 2019 – 181,285 miles
  • 2017 – 173,993 miles
  • 2016 – 162,664 miles
  • 2015 – 152,596 miles
  • 2014 – 143,234 miles
  • 2013 – 126,832 miles
  • 2012 – 116,421 miles
  • 2011 – 109,293 miles
  • 2010 – 103,600 miles
  • 2009 – 96,983 miles
  • 2008 – 90,518 miles
  • 2007 – 83,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,564 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,564 miles (+5,016)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    207,564 miles
    Test number
    713070981891
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass202,548 miles (+3,305)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    202,548 miles
    Test number
    848801435973
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass199,243 miles (+633)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    199,243 miles
    Test number
    956073951218
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass198,610 miles (+4,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    198,610 miles
    Test number
    860465836644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front

  5. Pass194,030 miles (+6,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    194,030 miles
    Test number
    507932848776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass187,163 miles (+5,878)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    187,163 miles
    Test number
    660562520628
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass181,285 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    181,285 miles
    Test number
    460773980482
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail181,282 miles (+3,222)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,282 miles
    Test number
    726575197890
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass178,060 miles (+4,067)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    178,060 miles
    Test number
    706388976206
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass173,993 miles (+11,329)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    173,993 miles
    Test number
    880956805494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass162,664 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    162,664 miles
    Test number
    208921327877
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail162,664 miles (+10,068)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,664 miles
    Test number
    591105891812
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass152,596 miles (+238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    152,596 miles
    Test number
    619953513220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail152,358 miles (+9,124)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,358 miles
    Test number
    628337359426
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass143,234 miles (+5,172)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    143,234 miles
    Test number
    999287784276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass138,062 miles (+11,230)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    138,062 miles
    Test number
    497349474007
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass126,832 miles (+10,411)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    126,832 miles
    Test number
    475513673072
    • 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass116,421 miles (+7,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    116,421 miles
    Test number
    168530782413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass109,293 miles (+5,693)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,293 miles
    Test number
    798747871084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail103,600 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,600 miles
    Test number
    653218370078
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  21. Pass103,600 miles (+6,617)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    103,600 miles
    Test number
    850118970003
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass96,983 miles (+29)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    96,983 miles
    Test number
    364264689088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNEEDS A SERVICE SOON !
    • NoteREAR HANDBRAKE JUST PASSED ON PERFORMANCE -STRONGLY ADVISE LOOK AT REPLACEMENT OF REAR BRAKE PADS AND REAR CALIPERS VERY SOON !

  23. Fail96,954 miles (+6,436)2 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,954 miles
    Test number
    164282089484
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • DangerousSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSERVICE DUE

  24. Pass90,518 miles (+7,156)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    90,518 miles
    Test number
    182906888071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSERVICE INDICATOR ON -WE CAN DO !!!

  25. Pass83,362 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    83,362 miles
    Test number
    810666417171
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteClonk from steering rack No wear detected

Questions about S16 PFA

Does S16 PFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 PFA is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 PFA?
The MOT on S16 PFA is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 PFA done?
S16 PFA was recorded at 207,564 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 6,650 miles a year.
Has S16 PFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 PFA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on S16 PFA 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 S16 PFA find?
S16 PFA passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front lower oil leak, but not excessive, and 7 more.

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