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C3 RFL

2016 Volvo XC90

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,719 mi
Last recorded86,719 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 RFL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 86,719 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 79,053 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 78,980 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 Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 68,617 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 62,399 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 55,520 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 40,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 31,552 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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C3 RFL is a 2016 Volvo XC90 in Blue 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 C3 RFL, 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 C3 RFL registered?

C3 RFL is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is C3 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 RFL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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