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GC02 MAR

2014 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests43 (32 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

158,037 mi
Last recorded158,037 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo XC9070,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC02 MAR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

32 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 158,037 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 3 Nov 2025 129,275 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 129,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 132,835 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Feb 2025 152,604 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 121,076 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 125,435 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 148,314 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 118,807 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 118,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2023 113,524 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 144,027 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 105,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - 255/35ZR20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 105,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35ZR20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - 255/35ZR20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 103,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 141,032 miles

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

handbrake just passed

Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 90,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner and outer edge - 255/35zr20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 135,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 83,353 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 83,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Pass 6 May 2020 79,245 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 79,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35zr20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner and outer edge - 255/35zr20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 131,364 miles

Nearside Rear Additional side light not working

Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,991 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 73,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 65,501 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 65,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 R20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 118,642 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,886 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 100,856 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 100,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,037 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 54,037 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 88,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 88,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,426 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 42,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 68,566 miles

Offside Front Side marker bulb not working

Parking brake poor

Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,318 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,996 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 41,831 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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GC02 MAR is a 2014 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 GC02 MAR, 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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GC02 MAR is a 2014 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 December 2014.

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