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AP15 CAT

2017 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,635 mi
Last recorded89,635 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo XC9055,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 CAT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 89,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 89,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 75,399 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 64,224 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 52,389 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear frame slight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 40,537 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 29,261 miles

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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AP15 CAT is a 2017 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP15 CAT, 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 AP15 CAT registered?

AP15 CAT is a 2017 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 December 2017.

Is AP15 CAT safe to buy?

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