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Volvo XC90

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,400 cc

S31 FAFMOT history

S31 FAF is a grey diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

S31 FAF grey Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,055 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 FAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 FAF was last recorded at 130,055 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Sept 2021: 10,900 miles, lower than 98,887 miles on 28 Aug 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,003 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
7,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,055 miles
  • 2024 – 119,436 miles
  • 2023 – 113,442 miles
  • 2022 – 109,086 miles
  • 2021 – 10,900 miles
  • 2020 – 98,887 miles
  • 2019 – 94,392 miles
  • 2018 – 86,778 miles
  • 2017 – 79,044 miles
  • 2016 – 68,480 miles
  • 2015 – 58,234 miles
  • 2014 – 49,057 miles
  • 2013 – 40,380 miles
  • 2012 – 30,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,055 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,055 miles (+52)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,055 miles
    Test number
    910944424803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail130,003 miles (+10,567)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,003 miles
    Test number
    143302736090
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,436 miles (+23)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,436 miles
    Test number
    978685004755
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail119,413 miles (+5,971)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,413 miles
    Test number
    621388440064
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) missing pad broken (1.1.13 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,442 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,442 miles
    Test number
    249340756578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail113,427 miles (+4,341)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,427 miles
    Test number
    946759811668
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass109,086 miles (+98,186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,086 miles
    Test number
    347078381384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold but ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass10,900 miles (-87,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    10,900 miles
    Test number
    649498073509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub to arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radial arm to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,887 miles (+4,495)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,887 miles
    Test number
    127412797084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,392 miles
    Test number
    798771277467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail94,392 miles (+7,614)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,392 miles
    Test number
    274937957094
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass86,778 miles (+7,734)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,778 miles
    Test number
    720761273814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,044 miles
    Test number
    335116649367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail79,044 miles (+10,564)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,044 miles
    Test number
    610593376811
    • DangerousRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,480 miles (+10,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,480 miles
    Test number
    794127291297
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  16. Pass58,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,234 miles
    Test number
    842029618219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,234 miles (+118)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,234 miles
    Test number
    836418874322
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Fail58,116 miles (+9,059)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,116 miles
    Test number
    628808907680
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner side light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side marker bulb not working

  19. Pass49,057 miles (+8,677)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,057 miles
    Test number
    805744794213
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass40,380 miles (+9,954)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,380 miles
    Test number
    218856993225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,426 miles
    Test number
    667243012360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 FAF

Does S31 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 FAF is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 FAF?
The MOT on S31 FAF is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 FAF done?
S31 FAF was recorded at 130,055 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 7,536 miles a year.
Has S31 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 FAF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 FAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S31 FAF find?
S31 FAF passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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