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VL13 CGL

2017 Volvo S90

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,269 mi
Last recorded132,269 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo S9054,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL13 CGL
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 132,269 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 120,149 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 100,377 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 100,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 101w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 74,908 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 74,902 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 61,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 97w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 56,872 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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VL13 CGL is a 2017 Volvo S90 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Volvo S90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 54,013 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 VL13 CGL, 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 9 years old, this Volvo S90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VL13 CGL registered?

VL13 CGL is a 2017 Volvo S90, first registered on 23 December 2017.

Is VL13 CGL safe to buy?

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