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AJ16 SVE

2016 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,960 mi
Last recorded158,960 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 SVE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 158,960 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 248,729 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 248,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 148,769 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 148,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 132,505 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 118,509 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 103,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear EGR Pipe leaking but no fumes in car (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 103,855 miles

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))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear EGR Pipe leaking but no fumes in car (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 99,681 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 94,564 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 94,565 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 76,579 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 23,352 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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AJ16 SVE is a 2016 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJ16 SVE, 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 AJ16 SVE registered?

AJ16 SVE is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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