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YY18 ZBU

2018 Volvo V90

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,648 mi
Last recorded117,648 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V9050,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 117,648 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 110,597 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 110,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 97,899 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 85,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,491 miles

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

Windscreen cracked near side but not in view of driver

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 ZBU is a 2018 Volvo V90 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZBU, 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.

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What year was YY18 ZBU registered?

YY18 ZBU is a 2018 Volvo V90, first registered on 23 July 2018.

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