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AY17 VLV

2017 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

234,800 mi
Last recorded234,800 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo XC9055,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 VLV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 234,800 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 221,674 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 221,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 206,076 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 182,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 182,044 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 156,360 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 119,004 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 94,576 miles

Windscreen damaged in middle not affecting drivers view

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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AY17 VLV is a 2017 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY17 VLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY17 VLV registered?

AY17 VLV is a 2017 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is AY17 VLV safe to buy?

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