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Y12 SMA

2017 Volvo V90

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,816 mi
Last recorded77,816 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V9058,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 SMA
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 77,816 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 77,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 64,929 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 63,783 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 59,792 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 59,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 53,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 46,007 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 39,588 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2020

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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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Y12 SMA is a 2017 Volvo V90 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 58,714 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 Y12 SMA, 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 9 years old, this Volvo V90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y12 SMA registered?

Y12 SMA is a 2017 Volvo V90, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is Y12 SMA safe to buy?

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