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M40 PLO

2017 Volvo V90

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,036 mi
Last recorded90,036 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V9058,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 PLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 90,036 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 90,035 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 131,067 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 131,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2025 83,488 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 122,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 122,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear signs of differential oil leak

Pass 7 May 2024 74,970 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip off side upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 112,337 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 100,181 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 104,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 79,210 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 92,158 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 92,158 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 35,299 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 35,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,884 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 29,441 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 24 May 2019 85,942 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Apr 2018 83,536 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 79,753 miles

lower covers fitted to vehicle

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre valve cracking

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2017 79,753 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower covers fitted to vehicle

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre valve cracking

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,872 miles

lower covers fitted to viehicle

under bonnet covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 Feb 2016 74,872 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower covers fitted to viehicle

under bonnet covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 May 2014 49,274 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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M40 PLO is a 2017 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2017 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 58,714 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 M40 PLO, 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 9 years old, this Volvo V90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M40 PLO registered?

M40 PLO is a 2017 Volvo V90, first registered on 20 April 2017.

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