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Volvo XC90

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

V31 ELMMOT history

V31 ELM is a black diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

V31 ELM black Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,302 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 ELM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 ELM was last recorded at 118,302 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,864 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,438 miles
Average per year
6,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,302 miles
  • 2024 – 113,864 miles
  • 2023 – 109,265 miles
  • 2022 – 102,727 miles
  • 2021 – 97,075 miles
  • 2020 – 94,137 miles
  • 2019 – 86,398 miles
  • 2018 – 79,748 miles
  • 2017 – 72,460 miles
  • 2016 – 64,265 miles
  • 2015 – 57,347 miles
  • 2014 – 46,774 miles
  • 2013 – 38,739 miles
  • 2012 – 32,264 miles
  • 2011 – 24,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,302 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,302 miles (+4,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,302 miles
    Test number
    927687492699
    • 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))

  2. Pass113,864 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,864 miles
    Test number
    874230185965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,265 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,265 miles
    Test number
    467738430039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,231 miles (+6,504)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,231 miles
    Test number
    391805856946
    • 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))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  5. Pass102,727 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,727 miles
    Test number
    333477043888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,075 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,075 miles
    Test number
    638721330834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,137 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,137 miles
    Test number
    252483343213
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail94,038 miles (+7,640)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,038 miles
    Test number
    881547398911
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass86,398 miles (+6,650)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    358696884874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,748 miles (+7,288)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,748 miles
    Test number
    349370700395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,460 miles
    Test number
    861658022659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,460 miles (+8,195)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,460 miles
    Test number
    904711359012
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass64,265 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,265 miles
    Test number
    354906610095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,154 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,154 miles
    Test number
    662734026932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,347 miles (+10,573)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,347 miles
    Test number
    795569385032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,774 miles (+8,035)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,774 miles
    Test number
    127174884417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,739 miles
    Test number
    397371973005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,739 miles (+6,475)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,739 miles
    Test number
    175710173022
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass32,264 miles (+7,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,264 miles
    Test number
    659145172097
    • 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)

  20. Pass24,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,993 miles
    Test number
    805973861087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 ELM

Does V31 ELM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 ELM is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V31 ELM?
The MOT on V31 ELM is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 ELM done?
V31 ELM was recorded at 118,302 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 6,360 miles a year.
Has V31 ELM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 ELM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V31 ELM 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 V31 ELM find?
V31 ELM passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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