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MO05 ESM

2018 Volvo V90

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,692 mi
Last recorded77,692 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V9050,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO05 ESM
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 77,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 72,036 miles

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 14 Oct 2023 65,355 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 65,355 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 56,596 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 43,817 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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MO05 ESM is a 2018 Volvo V90 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MO05 ESM, 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 MO05 ESM registered?

MO05 ESM is a 2018 Volvo V90, first registered on 11 October 2018.

Is MO05 ESM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MO05 ESM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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