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ML18 VWU

2018 Volvo S90

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,562 mi
Last recorded117,562 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo S9049,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 VWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 117,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 117,562 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 111,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 111,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,299 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 98,876 miles

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

Tpms light is illuminated

Pass 22 Oct 2021 93,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to 1.5mm minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,633 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 68,582 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 33,306 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 27 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S90?

Based on 42,777 MOT tests across 6,662 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
8,529
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
parking brake recording little or no effort 204
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 175
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 169
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 145
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ML18 VWU is a 2018 Volvo S90 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2018 Volvo S90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 49,744 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 S90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML18 VWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S90 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 8 years old, this Volvo S90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ML18 VWU registered?

ML18 VWU is a 2018 Volvo S90, first registered on 8 June 2018.

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