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KS18 SZE

2018 Volvo V90

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V9050,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS18 SZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 76,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 76,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 61,821 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin & getting close to the legal requirement of 1.5mm

Fail 5 Apr 2024 61,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads wearing thin & getting close to the legal requirement of 1.5mm

Pass 2 May 2023 50,424 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 50,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 36,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep splits at the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deep splits at the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 29 Apr 2022 36,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep splits at the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deep splits at the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 29 Apr 2021 24,328 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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KS18 SZE is a 2018 Volvo V90 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KS18 SZE, 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 KS18 SZE registered?

KS18 SZE is a 2018 Volvo V90, first registered on 4 May 2018.

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