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AK16 OBC

2016 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,185 mi
Last recorded183,185 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 OBC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 183,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 183,185 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 183,146 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 163,962 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 148,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 148,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 134,629 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Can not test 3rd row seatbelts

Pass 21 Jan 2022 115,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 115,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low edges and cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 1.7 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 101,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf lower ball joint has play not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,662 miles

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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AK16 OBC is a 2016 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK16 OBC, 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 AK16 OBC registered?

AK16 OBC is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 July 2016.

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