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BG55 GMG

2016 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,297 mi
Last recorded102,297 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 GMG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 102,297 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 306,426 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 95,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 94,683 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 285,650 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 85,780 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 268,209 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s+o/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 77,706 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 69,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Tyre also cracked/perished & has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 61,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 61,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 266,817 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2020 266,748 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a slight damage small stone chip.

Pass 14 Dec 2019 265,708 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

leak on rear diff

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,182 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 256,143 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 247,960 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 229,019 miles

bonnet catch broken but still able to inspect engine bay

front and rear disks scored and pitted

n/s o/s rear indicators showing white light

oil leak around sub frame

Pass 17 Aug 2015 196,012 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 196,012 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 166,045 miles

child seat fitted to centre front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside rear indicator bulb just starting to emit white light

slight oil stains on engine

Fail 21 Aug 2014 166,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit and bald on inner edge(strong advise)

child seat fitted to centre front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside rear indicator bulb just starting to emit white light

slight oil stains on engine

Pass 21 Aug 2013 137,917 miles

At time of test the exhaust tailpipe was corroded.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2012 111,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 111,341 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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BG55 GMG is a 2016 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BG55 GMG, 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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BG55 GMG is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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