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A18 YST

2016 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,706 mi
Last recorded128,706 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 YST
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 128,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 112,513 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 97,538 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2023 80,117 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 76,095 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 75,953 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 75,850 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 58,413 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 51,255 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 51,248 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 46,566 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 35,586 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff/Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 35,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff/Axle (8.4.1 (a) (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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A18 YST is a 2016 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A18 YST, 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 A18 YST registered?

A18 YST is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 January 2016.

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