2018 Volvo V90 2.0L Diesel · N31 XLA
2018 Volvo V90 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 58,660 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V90
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N31 XLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 58,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Volvo V90 (SPA)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
N31 XLA Mileage History
- 20/08/202235,332 mi
- 21/08/202343,646 mi+8,314 mi
- 04/09/202451,298 mi+7,652 mi
- 04/09/202558,660 mi+7,362 mi
- 05/09/202558,660 mi
Average of roughly 7,661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N31 XLA 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 2018 Volvo V90 (N31 XLA) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: VOLVO V90
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Coolant Ingress & Bearing Failure(Serious)
On T8 Twin Engine and Recharge models, internal coolant seal leaks in the rear electric motor housing can cause bearing failure and high-voltage electrical shorts.
- D4/D5 PowerPulse Compressed Air Hose Rupture(Moderate)
The PowerPulse air hose delivering compressed air into the turbocharger exhaust manifold can split, producing a hissing sound and sluggish low-end torque.
- Sunroof Drain Blockage & Passenger Footwell Water Ingress(Serious)
The rubber drain tubes for the panoramic sunroof can become blocked with dirt or dislodge, discharging rainwater directly into the front footwells and soaking wiring harnesses.
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- ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Coolant Ingress & Bearing FailureSerious
On T8 Twin Engine and Recharge models, internal coolant seal leaks in the rear electric motor housing can cause bearing failure and high-voltage electrical shorts.
- D4/D5 PowerPulse Compressed Air Hose RuptureModerate
The PowerPulse air hose delivering compressed air into the turbocharger exhaust manifold can split, producing a hissing sound and sluggish low-end torque.
- Sunroof Drain Blockage & Passenger Footwell Water IngressSerious
The rubber drain tubes for the panoramic sunroof can become blocked with dirt or dislodge, discharging rainwater directly into the front footwells and soaking wiring harnesses.
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