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YY18 VAO

2018 Volvo V90

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,050 mi
Last recorded102,050 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V9050,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 VAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 102,050 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2026 101,808 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 85,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 69,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 54,994 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 42,031 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 42,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 31,400 miles

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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YY18 VAO is a 2018 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Volvo V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 50,122 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 YY18 VAO, 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 8 years old, this Volvo V90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY18 VAO registered?

YY18 VAO is a 2018 Volvo V90, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is YY18 VAO safe to buy?

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