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BL16 OTD

2016 Volvo XC90

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,249 mi
Last recorded172,249 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 OTD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 172,249 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 159,716 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 149,013 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 132,253 miles

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

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 30 Aug 2022 125,890 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 125,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 98,074 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 66,540 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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BL16 OTD is a 2016 Volvo XC90 in Bronze with a 1,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL16 OTD, 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 BL16 OTD registered?

BL16 OTD is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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