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AK16 SWY

2016 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,696 mi
Last recorded103,696 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 SWY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 103,696 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 91,686 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front almost excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 72,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 62,087 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 51,092 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 43,362 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,038 miles

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

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 24 Apr 2019 31,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

windscreen wipers smearing

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 SWY is a 2016 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

AK16 SWY is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is AK16 SWY safe to buy?

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