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AU16 ZWN

2016 Volvo XC90

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,740 mi
Last recorded135,740 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 ZWN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 135,740 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 135,480 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/s and o/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 127,901 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 109,297 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 109,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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 9 Jul 2022 102,935 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 102,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 95,044 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 95,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 85,981 miles

EML on

Pass 20 Feb 2019 64,381 miles

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

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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AU16 ZWN is a 2016 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 1,969cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 AU16 ZWN, 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 AU16 ZWN registered?

AU16 ZWN is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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