2017 Volvo XC90 2.0L Hybrid electric · 3 MBL
2017 Volvo XC90 (2.0L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 147,597 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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3 MBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 147,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
3 MBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volvo Xc90 (3 MBL) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
3 MBL Mileage History
- 05/05/202390,993 mi
- 24/05/2024123,189 mi+32,196 mi
- 07/06/2024123,868 mi+679 mi
- 09/06/2025147,597 mi+23,729 mi
- 09/06/2025147,597 mi
Average of roughly 27,000 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC90 (Gen 2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) FailureSerious
T8 plug-in hybrids are notorious for rear-motor failure, often caused by internal coolant ingress. Coolant leaks past the seals into the motor housing, leading to bearing failure or internal short circuits. In the UK, main dealer replacement of the ERAD unit is extremely costly (£5k-£9k).
- Sunroof drain blockages and water ingressSerious
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