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BG18 FVA

2018 Volvo V90

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,436 mi
Last recorded130,436 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V9050,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 FVA
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 130,436 miles

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

no reading detected on dsm

Fail 25 Mar 2026 130,412 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

no reading detected on dsm

Pass 25 Mar 2025 112,124 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

no reading detected on dsm

Pass 22 Mar 2024 91,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 71,529 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 53,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 37,941 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V90?

Based on 76,185 MOT tests across 11,167 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
8,738
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
11,167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 783
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 461
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 393
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 376
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BG18 FVA is a 2018 Volvo V90 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 2018 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 50,122 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 V90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG18 FVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V90 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 8 years old, this Volvo V90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG18 FVA registered?

BG18 FVA is a 2018 Volvo V90, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is BG18 FVA safe to buy?

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