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B13 SAR

2016 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,474 mi
Last recorded56,474 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 SAR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 56,474 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 52,370 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 49,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/45/20 y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 49,105 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/45/20 y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 45,442 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 41,792 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play osf track rod end has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 38,417 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 38,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,520 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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B13 SAR 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 B13 SAR, 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 B13 SAR registered?

B13 SAR is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is B13 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 SAR 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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