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YL14 NLU

2014 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,655 mi
Last recorded105,655 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo XC9070,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 NLU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 105,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake performance poor - only just met minimum standard

offside rear underside of the vehicle has traces/signs of possible diesel leak/spill - recommend further investigation

Pass 17 Feb 2025 95,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight surface corrosion starting in rear subframe and mounts

Pass 3 Jun 2024 92,621 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH MOUNT DAMAGED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2024 92,621 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements REAR FOG LAMP SWITCH NOT OPERATING (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH MOUNT DAMAGED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 87,934 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 87,934 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front brakes stuck on (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2022 83,295 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 83,295 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 76,560 miles

both rear wheel rims worn on inner edges

Fail 26 May 2021 76,560 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear wheel rims worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2020 70,095 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 59,599 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 48,540 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 48,540 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 48,530 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 36,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YL14 NLU is a 2014 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2014 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 70,949 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 YL14 NLU, 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 12 years old, this Volvo XC90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YL14 NLU is a 2014 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 June 2014.

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