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2897 VB

2018 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,552 mi
Last recorded78,552 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo XC9048,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2897 VB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 78,552 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 70,681 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 60,938 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 50,946 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 44,340 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 43,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 43,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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2897 VB is a 2018 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 48,325 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2897 VB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 8 years old, this Volvo XC90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 2897 VB registered?

2897 VB is a 2018 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is 2897 VB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2897 VB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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