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YY18 BDX

2018 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,469 mi
Last recorded149,469 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo XC9048,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 BDX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 149,469 miles

Offside Front fog lamp loose

Fail 18 Mar 2026 149,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front fog lamp loose

TPMS lamp lit indicating pressure irregularity

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 134,734 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 102,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 102,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 79,737 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 79,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 59,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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YY18 BDX is a 2018 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YY18 BDX, 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 YY18 BDX registered?

YY18 BDX is a 2018 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 April 2018.

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