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YC18 BSX

2018 Volvo XC90

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,802 mi
Last recorded170,802 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo XC9048,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 BSX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 170,802 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 170,802 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2026 170,176 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 167,792 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))

wipers smearing

Pass 18 May 2024 149,016 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 124,494 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 100,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 68,676 miles

Nearside Front inner steering arm slight play

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

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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YC18 BSX is a 2018 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 1,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 48,325 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 YC18 BSX, 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 8 years old, this Volvo XC90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YC18 BSX registered?

YC18 BSX is a 2018 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is YC18 BSX safe to buy?

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