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FV18 VLX

2018 Volvo V90

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,820 mi
Last recorded95,820 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V9050,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 VLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 95,820 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer lower ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats in rear

Pass 30 May 2025 85,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2024 74,237 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

to clean for exhaust emission read out

Pass 10 Jun 2023 63,528 miles

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

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 26 May 2022 48,738 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 48,738 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 34,359 miles

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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FV18 VLX 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 FV18 VLX, 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 FV18 VLX registered?

FV18 VLX is a 2018 Volvo V90, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is FV18 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 VLX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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