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L4 VBG

2018 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,400 mi
Last recorded146,400 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo XC9048,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 VBG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 146,400 miles

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

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 19 Dec 2025 110,763 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 138,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear nsr alloy wheel walded repared

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 114,796 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 94,426 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 102,266 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,339 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,601 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 78,443 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 70,219 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 72,764 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,382 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 57,370 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 64,508 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 43,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Unit damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 43,613 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Unit damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 57,774 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 52,747 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 45,283 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 45,283 miles

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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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L4 VBG is a 2018 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2018 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 48,325 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L4 VBG, 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 8 years old, this Volvo XC90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L4 VBG registered?

L4 VBG is a 2018 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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