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BC16 XSB

2016 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,394 mi
Last recorded123,394 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 XSB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 123,394 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 112,717 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 112,713 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 97,762 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 97,762 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 86,740 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 86,739 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 73,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 73,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 61,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 48,300 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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BC16 XSB 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 BC16 XSB, 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 BC16 XSB registered?

BC16 XSB is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 July 2016.

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