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SM18 GFK

2018 Volvo V90

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,030 mi
Last recorded61,030 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V9050,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 GFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 61,030 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 53,059 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 47,113 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 38,056 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 38,056 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 23,093 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 23,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor link arm siezed (4.1.5 (a))

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

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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SM18 GFK is a 2018 Volvo V90 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM18 GFK, 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.

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What year was SM18 GFK registered?

SM18 GFK is a 2018 Volvo V90, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is SM18 GFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 GFK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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