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E18 SMS

2014 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,041 mi
Last recorded117,041 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo XC9070,949 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 SMS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 117,041 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 112,112 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both Sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 105,714 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 105,714 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 101,077 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff nearside seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 101,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff nearside seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 85,446 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 85,446 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,423 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 63,149 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 54,103 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Bumper and wheel arch trim damaged

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 54,102 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working lens also broken (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Bumper and wheel arch trim damaged

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 42,300 miles

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 31,026 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Under tray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E18 SMS is a 2014 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 70,949 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 E18 SMS, 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 12 years old, this Volvo XC90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E18 SMS is a 2014 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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