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Volvo XC90

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

S8 CNGMOT history

S8 CNG is a black diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 5 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 179,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

S8 CNG black Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
179,666 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 CNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 CNG was last recorded at 179,666 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,662 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,666 miles
  • 2024 – 178,443 miles
  • 2023 – 177,254 miles
  • 2022 – 174,528 miles
  • 2021 – 167,199 miles
  • 2020 – 160,645 miles
  • 2019 – 153,343 miles
  • 2018 – 148,586 miles
  • 2017 – 137,040 miles
  • 2016 – 121,686 miles
  • 2015 – 104,007 miles
  • 2014 – 93,020 miles
  • 2013 – 89,860 miles
  • 2012 – 84,492 miles
  • 2011 – 74,741 miles
  • 2010 – 66,535 miles
  • 2008 – 45,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,666 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,666 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    179,666 miles
    Test number
    436837237656
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  2. Fail179,662 miles (+1,219)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,662 miles
    Test number
    482242787420
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  3. Pass178,443 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    178,443 miles
    Test number
    653909474326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail178,442 miles (+1,188)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,442 miles
    Test number
    782827004293
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass177,254 miles (+2,726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    177,254 miles
    Test number
    746099720617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass174,528 miles (+7,329)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    174,528 miles
    Test number
    964980937843
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass167,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,199 miles
    Test number
    635244173593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail167,199 miles (+6,554)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,199 miles
    Test number
    131352047613
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  9. Pass160,645 miles (+7,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    160,645 miles
    Test number
    145934087322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded slightly
  10. Pass153,343 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,343 miles
    Test number
    721993351958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,586 miles (+11,546)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    148,586 miles
    Test number
    246866506971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,040 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    137,040 miles
    Test number
    590426572444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency 16%
  13. Fail137,040 miles (+15,354)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,040 miles
    Test number
    516742680654
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency 16%
  14. Pass121,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,686 miles
    Test number
    672803871116
    • AdvisoryParking Brake efficiency 16%
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing outer edge
  15. Fail121,686 miles (+17,679)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,686 miles
    Test number
    765698560242
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking Brake efficiency 16%
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing outer edge
  16. Pass104,007 miles (+10,987)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,007 miles
    Test number
    603369966305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,020 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,020 miles
    Test number
    278290024266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,860 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    89,860 miles
    Test number
    658891213274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail89,859 miles (+5,367)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,859 miles
    Test number
    446990813273
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass84,492 miles (+9,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,492 miles
    Test number
    547442922201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass74,741 miles (+8,206)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,741 miles
    Test number
    727862481195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,535 miles
    Test number
    703834480171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,535 miles (+20,773)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,535 miles
    Test number
    311993880189
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  24. Pass45,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,762 miles
    Test number
    762458018360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 CNG

Does S8 CNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 CNG is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 CNG?
The MOT on S8 CNG is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 CNG done?
S8 CNG was recorded at 179,666 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 7,853 miles a year.
Has S8 CNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 CNG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 CNG 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 S8 CNG find?
S8 CNG passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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