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Volvo XC90

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

V20 SAVMOT history

V20 SAV is a black diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 16 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

V20 SAV black Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,924 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 SAV
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
16 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 SAV was last recorded at 73,924 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 8,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jun 2013: 24,364 miles, lower than 25,388 miles on 7 Jun 2012.

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
65,466 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,458 miles
Average per year
3,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,924 miles
  • 2025 – 65,466 miles
  • 2024 – 56,974 miles
  • 2023 – 49,705 miles
  • 2022 – 44,083 miles
  • 2021 – 39,982 miles
  • 2020 – 38,020 miles
  • 2019 – 36,632 miles
  • 2018 – 34,799 miles
  • 2017 – 32,578 miles
  • 2016 – 29,798 miles
  • 2015 – 27,449 miles
  • 2014 – 25,738 miles
  • 2013 – 24,364 miles
  • 2012 – 25,388 miles
  • 2011 – 22,118 miles
  • 2010 – 20,256 miles
  • 2009 – 17,222 miles
  • 2008 – 13,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,924 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp beam images fading
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
  • AdvisoryCracking in both rear tyres
  • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
  • AdvisoryWear in both front brake discs

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,924 miles (+8,458)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,924 miles
    Test number
    492429468257
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp beam images fading
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryCracking in both rear tyres
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisoryWear in both front brake discs

  2. Pass65,466 miles (+177)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,466 miles
    Test number
    361249737842
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

  3. Fail65,289 miles (+8,315)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,289 miles
    Test number
    652035979220
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint 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))
    • 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))

  4. Pass56,974 miles (+7,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    56,974 miles
    Test number
    611594878441
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower ball joint cover insecure

  5. Pass49,705 miles (+5,622)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    49,705 miles
    Test number
    132941446062
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear cracking

  6. Pass44,083 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,083 miles
    Test number
    944614139971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,982 miles (+1,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    39,982 miles
    Test number
    200170277529
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass38,020 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    38,020 miles
    Test number
    606094755882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,632 miles
    Test number
    851436113824
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail36,632 miles (+1,833)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,632 miles
    Test number
    381737102774
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass34,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,799 miles
    Test number
    534005183315
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail34,799 miles (+2,221)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,799 miles
    Test number
    144595084015
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass32,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,578 miles
    Test number
    866994499015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,578 miles (+2,780)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,578 miles
    Test number
    330584351127
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass29,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,798 miles
    Test number
    577317921529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,797 miles (+2,348)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,797 miles
    Test number
    808608929417
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass27,449 miles (+1,711)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,449 miles
    Test number
    125304855193
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass25,738 miles (+1,374)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,738 miles
    Test number
    189114864109
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOsr tyre cracking on tread

  19. Pass24,364 miles (-1,024)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,364 miles
    Test number
    686574053149
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wall cut

  20. Pass25,388 miles (+3,270)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,388 miles
    Test number
    656539052184
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass22,118 miles (+1,862)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,118 miles
    Test number
    487593251169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass20,256 miles (+3,034)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,256 miles
    Test number
    871335760149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail17,222 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,222 miles
    Test number
    274358369179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass17,222 miles (+3,558)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,222 miles
    Test number
    983328869147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,664 miles
    Test number
    822473188128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V20 SAV

Does V20 SAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 SAV is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 SAV?
The MOT on V20 SAV is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 SAV done?
V20 SAV was recorded at 73,924 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,310 miles a year.
Has V20 SAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 SAV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V20 SAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V20 SAV find?
V20 SAV passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 10 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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