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WBD 278

2017 Volvo S90

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,821 mi
Last recorded53,821 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo S9054,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBD 278
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 53,821 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 53,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel pipe end of flexi onto caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel pipe end of flexi onto caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 50,536 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 46,120 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 42,462 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 36,943 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 30,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 26,726 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 26,718 miles

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

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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WBD 278 is a 2017 Volvo S90 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WBD 278, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WBD 278 registered?

WBD 278 is a 2017 Volvo S90, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is WBD 278 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBD 278 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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