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A17 BLH

2016 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,478 mi
Last recorded71,478 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BLH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 71,478 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2025 64,298 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 60,880 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 56,996 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 56,982 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 50,272 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 44,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 38,647 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 30,159 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 30,144 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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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A17 BLH is a 2016 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,369 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 A17 BLH, 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 10 years old, this Volvo XC90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 BLH registered?

A17 BLH is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is A17 BLH safe to buy?

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