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Volvo XC90

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,922 cc

Y4 BWSMOT history

Y4 BWS is a grey petrol Volvo XC90 first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2022.

Y4 BWS grey Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2023
Mileage
139,990 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 BWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,922 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 BWS was last recorded at 139,990 miles on 30 Sept 2022, 6,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,538 miles · 5 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
6,452 miles
Average per year
6,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,990 miles
  • 2021 – 133,538 miles
  • 2020 – 125,570 miles
  • 2019 – 125,360 miles
  • 2018 – 117,023 miles
  • 2017 – 108,442 miles
  • 2016 – 97,462 miles
  • 2015 – 92,878 miles
  • 2014 – 78,338 miles
  • 2013 – 73,856 miles
  • 2012 – 66,692 miles
  • 2011 – 62,997 miles
  • 2010 – 55,858 miles
  • 2009 – 46,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,990 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,990 miles (+6,452)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,990 miles
    Test number
    572397499030
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass133,538 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    133,538 miles
    Test number
    495402210014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail133,525 miles (+7,955)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,525 miles
    Test number
    427792747946
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass125,570 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,570 miles
    Test number
    895756144966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,569 miles (+209)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,569 miles
    Test number
    810516868517
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass125,360 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,360 miles
    Test number
    626053935155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,359 miles (+8,336)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,359 miles
    Test number
    262789715191
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,023 miles (+8,581)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,023 miles
    Test number
    910949212045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,442 miles (+10,980)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,442 miles
    Test number
    295990349824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,462 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,462 miles
    Test number
    209316895584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,878 miles (+6,122)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,878 miles
    Test number
    949294907359
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass86,756 miles (+8,418)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,756 miles
    Test number
    847538055065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,338 miles
    Test number
    796320184088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail78,338 miles (+4,482)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,338 miles
    Test number
    775960684019
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail73,856 miles (+669)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,856 miles
    Test number
    748363693142
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  16. Pass73,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,187 miles
    Test number
    866967153171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,186 miles (+6,494)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,186 miles
    Test number
    188407853121
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass66,692 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,692 miles
    Test number
    807270062192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,997 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,997 miles
    Test number
    107098701397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs badly worn

  20. Fail62,997 miles (+7,139)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,997 miles
    Test number
    257428901390
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs badly worn

  21. Pass55,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,858 miles
    Test number
    141109900326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,858 miles (+9,052)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,858 miles
    Test number
    861289900393
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake disc's heavily worn.
    • NoteOff side front tyre, inner tread area heavily worn

  23. Pass46,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,806 miles
    Test number
    553946899242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,806 miles (+429)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,806 miles
    Test number
    894134699283
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass46,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,377 miles
    Test number
    302286509098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about Y4 BWS

Does Y4 BWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y4 BWS expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y4 BWS?
The MOT on Y4 BWS expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y4 BWS done?
Y4 BWS was recorded at 139,990 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2022, an average of 6,818 miles a year.
Has Y4 BWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 BWS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y4 BWS 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 Y4 BWS find?
Y4 BWS passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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