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BE63 JOY

2016 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,674 mi
Last recorded156,674 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE63 JOY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 156,674 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 156,674 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 144,733 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 131,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 120,220 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play in joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm in middle band and both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 120,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed middle band,hole in tyre to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play in joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm in middle band and both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 108,737 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play in joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 108,736 miles

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

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play in joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in middle outer band. no cords evident (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 91,891 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in joint ()

Fail 3 Jun 2021 91,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit in middle band (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in joint ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 75,978 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 75,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,857 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 61,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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BE63 JOY is a 2016 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BE63 JOY, 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 BE63 JOY registered?

BE63 JOY is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 April 2016.

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