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Volvo XC90

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,400 cc

Y9 HOWMOT history

Y9 HOW is a black diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 15 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 111,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

Y9 HOW black Volvo XC90 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC90, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,221 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 HOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 HOW was last recorded at 111,221 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,159 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
6,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,221 miles
  • 2025 – 105,638 miles
  • 2024 – 97,652 miles
  • 2023 – 89,395 miles
  • 2022 – 82,354 miles
  • 2021 – 74,666 miles
  • 2020 – 67,110 miles
  • 2019 – 63,148 miles
  • 2018 – 55,191 miles
  • 2017 – 49,506 miles
  • 2016 – 43,462 miles
  • 2015 – 38,124 miles
  • 2014 – 33,102 miles
  • 2013 – 27,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,221 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/debounding (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/debounding (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,221 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,221 miles
    Test number
    768207172327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/debounding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/debounding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail111,159 miles (+5,521)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,159 miles
    Test number
    519115345444
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/debounding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/debounding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass105,638 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,638 miles
    Test number
    607602948181
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources replaced (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number/letters slightly faded but still readable (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded/worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail105,638 miles (+7,986)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,638 miles
    Test number
    879317739668
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources replaced (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number/letters slightly faded but still readable (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded/worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass97,652 miles (+8,257)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,652 miles
    Test number
    377289652326
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective edge starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc corroded inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and some suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,395 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,395 miles
    Test number
    293982990777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail89,387 miles (+7,033)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,387 miles
    Test number
    349972411541
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass82,354 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,354 miles
    Test number
    767233743516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail82,305 miles (+7,639)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,305 miles
    Test number
    658759780128
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,666 miles (+7,556)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,666 miles
    Test number
    361592378558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,110 miles (+3,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,110 miles
    Test number
    586681086624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer drive shaft boot has small split

  12. Pass63,148 miles (+7,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,148 miles
    Test number
    395582323095
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass55,191 miles (+5,685)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,191 miles
    Test number
    324598864838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chip in windscreen

  14. Pass49,506 miles (+74)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,506 miles
    Test number
    841435497298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail49,432 miles (+5,970)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,432 miles
    Test number
    439433782089
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass43,462 miles (+5,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,462 miles
    Test number
    834403231545
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass38,124 miles (+5,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,124 miles
    Test number
    411249162888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  18. Pass33,102 miles (+5,279)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,102 miles
    Test number
    605870764283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,823 miles
    Test number
    765896963296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 HOW

Does Y9 HOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 HOW is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 HOW?
The MOT on Y9 HOW is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 HOW done?
Y9 HOW was recorded at 111,221 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 6,417 miles a year.
Has Y9 HOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 HOW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y9 HOW 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 Y9 HOW find?
Y9 HOW passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/debounding; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/debounding; offside rear upper shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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