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BT17 MBU

2017 Volvo V90

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,822 mi
Last recorded98,822 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V9058,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 MBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 98,822 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 89,226 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 89,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 75,804 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 75,804 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 64,155 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 54,158 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 54,044 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 52,417 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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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BT17 MBU is a 2017 Volvo V90 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 58,714 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 BT17 MBU, 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 9 years old, this Volvo V90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BT17 MBU registered?

BT17 MBU is a 2017 Volvo V90, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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