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DRZ 18

2021 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests50 (40 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,691 mi
Last recorded156,691 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Volvo XC9028,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 18
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

40 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 156,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 156,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2026 56,839 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 187,891 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 187,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 155,486 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 corners

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Under floor body dry with surface rust

Pass 16 Jan 2025 48,523 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 48,522 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 181,592 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 181,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 154,911 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all underbody/chassis has slight surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2024 30,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 172,168 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 154,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 165,584 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 165,584 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 153,431 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 153,426 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main run front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 153,643 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 151,454 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 146,808 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 146,025 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 131,977 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 139,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 112,001 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 133,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,752 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 125,798 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,795 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

N/S/F Tyre has cut close to cords in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms front bushes [ movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 66,775 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

N/S/F Tyre has cut close to cords in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms front bushes [ movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 120,674 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,929 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 109,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,391 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 44,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 100,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2014 43,584 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 90,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2013 39,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2013 39,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 34,988 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 80,437 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 69,020 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2011 69,020 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 29,220 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 57,577 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 22,971 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 45,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2009 16,797 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 34,909 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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DRZ 18 is a 2021 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2021 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 28,181 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 DRZ 18, 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 5 years old, this Volvo XC90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DRZ 18 is a 2021 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 May 2021.

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