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AA53 MAL

2016 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,737 mi
Last recorded77,737 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 MAL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 77,737 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 76,947 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 75,976 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 75,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 67,249 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 67,249 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,847 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 41,178 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 29,444 miles

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

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

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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AA53 MAL is a 2016 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AA53 MAL, 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 AA53 MAL registered?

AA53 MAL is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 September 2016.

Is AA53 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA53 MAL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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