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Volvo XC90

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,400 cc

V5 DCXMOT history

V5 DCX is a black diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 14 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 181,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

V5 DCX black Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
181,272 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 DCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 DCX was last recorded at 181,272 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 6,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,508 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,764 miles
Average per year
12,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,272 miles
  • 2025 – 174,508 miles
  • 2024 – 170,566 miles
  • 2023 – 151,867 miles
  • 2022 – 135,210 miles
  • 2021 – 120,621 miles
  • 2020 – 115,981 miles
  • 2019 – 108,001 miles
  • 2018 – 97,359 miles
  • 2017 – 74,070 miles
  • 2016 – 50,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,272 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,272 miles (+6,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    181,272 miles
    Test number
    657091609609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass174,508 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    174,508 miles
    Test number
    706783292024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail174,501 miles (+3,935)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,501 miles
    Test number
    703218269358
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass170,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    170,566 miles
    Test number
    430764893118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail170,566 miles (+18,699)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,566 miles
    Test number
    812058400886
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  6. Pass151,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,867 miles
    Test number
    981475714468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,867 miles (+16,657)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,867 miles
    Test number
    742450673064
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass135,210 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,210 miles
    Test number
    424646949844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,209 miles (+14,588)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,209 miles
    Test number
    690902675640
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass120,621 miles (+427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,621 miles
    Test number
    356445884584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edges
  11. Pass120,194 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,194 miles
    Test number
    110728355286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,981 miles (+7,980)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,981 miles
    Test number
    922925676972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,001 miles (+10,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,001 miles
    Test number
    589827860717
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some items in engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass97,359 miles (+23,289)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,359 miles
    Test number
    656758731396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,070 miles
    Test number
    746039002836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,070 miles (+23,962)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,070 miles
    Test number
    831451748854
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass50,108 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,108 miles
    Test number
    155635416619
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Questions about V5 DCX

Does V5 DCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 DCX is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 DCX?
The MOT on V5 DCX is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 DCX done?
V5 DCX was recorded at 181,272 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 12,917 miles a year.
Has V5 DCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 DCX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 DCX 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 V5 DCX find?
V5 DCX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush.

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