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Volvo XC90

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,400 cc

Y8 LVOMOT history

Y8 LVO is a black diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 5 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 203,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

Y8 LVO black Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
203,836 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 LVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 LVO was last recorded at 203,836 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,826 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
13,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,836 miles
  • 2025 – 203,771 miles
  • 2024 – 183,153 miles
  • 2023 – 166,878 miles
  • 2022 – 157,140 miles
  • 2021 – 146,297 miles
  • 2020 – 130,881 miles
  • 2019 – 108,093 miles
  • 2018 – 92,272 miles
  • 2017 – 77,624 miles
  • 2016 – 67,023 miles
  • 2015 – 57,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,836 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySigns of body corrosion.Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,836 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    203,836 miles
    Test number
    875402021184
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySigns of body corrosion.

  2. Fail203,826 miles (+55)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,826 miles
    Test number
    628186139442
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySigns of body corrosion.

  3. Fail203,771 miles (+20,618)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,771 miles
    Test number
    514641505603
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySigns of body corrosion.

  4. Pass183,153 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    183,153 miles
    Test number
    344209771704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail183,153 miles (+16,275)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,153 miles
    Test number
    521614770364
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2356018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise you get this done (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass166,878 miles (+79)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    166,878 miles
    Test number
    927654438174
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake caliper retain spring missing
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met 16%

  7. Fail166,799 miles (+9,659)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,799 miles
    Test number
    273693284035
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake caliper retain spring missing
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met 16%

  8. Pass157,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,140 miles
    Test number
    571952065826
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing on edges

  9. Fail157,117 miles (+10,820)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,117 miles
    Test number
    636211650297
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing on edges

  10. Pass146,297 miles (+15,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    146,297 miles
    Test number
    176152708261
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

  11. Pass130,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,881 miles
    Test number
    523456226236
    • 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))

  12. Fail130,881 miles (+22,788)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,881 miles
    Test number
    367963526988
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • 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))

  13. Pass108,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,093 miles
    Test number
    694003357139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail108,093 miles (+15,821)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,093 miles
    Test number
    996201017306
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass92,272 miles (+14,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,272 miles
    Test number
    630118016853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass77,624 miles (+10,601)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,624 miles
    Test number
    893652567821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,023 miles (+9,717)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,023 miles
    Test number
    257387485452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,306 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,306 miles
    Test number
    197823275129
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y8 LVO

Does Y8 LVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 LVO is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 LVO?
The MOT on Y8 LVO is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 LVO done?
Y8 LVO was recorded at 203,836 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 13,769 miles a year.
Has Y8 LVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 LVO has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 LVO 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 Y8 LVO find?
Y8 LVO passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); signs of body corrosion..

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