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N3 SBP

2014 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

123,260 mi
Last recorded123,260 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo XC9070,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 SBP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 123,260 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 156,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 110,390 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 197,091 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 99,269 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 192,398 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 85,599 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 188,949 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 81,484 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 81,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 185,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 76,698 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 76,692 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 182,168 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one of two (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MOT LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 179,872 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 59,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2018 175,012 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 50,792 miles

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

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 20 Sep 2017 167,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 167,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 44,118 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 156,373 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin inside edge

Rear exhaust mount broken,not insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2016 156,370 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin inside edge

Rear exhaust mount broken,not insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2015 143,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount broken.play in steering offside.undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2015 143,288 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount broken.play in steering offside.undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2014 130,567 miles

offside rear tyre wearing thin inside edge

Fail 8 Jul 2014 130,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing thin inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2013 120,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 113,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 105,297 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 105,297 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 91,762 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 76,273 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 56,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N3 SBP is a 2014 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

Across all 2014 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 70,949 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 XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N3 SBP, 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 12 years old, this Volvo XC90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N3 SBP is a 2014 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 June 2014.

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