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MEL 17A

2018 Volvo V90

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,900 mi
Last recorded186,900 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V9050,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEL 17A
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 186,900 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 163,947 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 136,082 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 113,719 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 113,719 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2022 107,952 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 107,952 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 80,856 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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MEL 17A is a 2018 Volvo V90 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MEL 17A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEL 17A registered?

MEL 17A is a 2018 Volvo V90, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is MEL 17A safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEL 17A shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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