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AE17 GEM

2017 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,063 mi
Last recorded91,063 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo XC9055,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 GEM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 91,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 91,062 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 85,444 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 77,863 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 77,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2023 70,300 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 70,130 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

tpms light on dash

Pass 11 Mar 2022 59,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 48,335 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 48,331 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear seat belt trapped in o/s/r seat mechanism.

Pass 13 Mar 2020 39,520 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 39,518 miles

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

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

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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AE17 GEM is a 2017 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 55,384 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 AE17 GEM, 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 9 years old, this Volvo XC90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE17 GEM registered?

AE17 GEM is a 2017 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 March 2017.

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The MOT history for AE17 GEM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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