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DE16 ESO

2016 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,825 mi
Last recorded87,825 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 ESO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 87,825 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 87,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 82,615 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 72,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tpms light illuminated

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2023 58,961 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 58,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Apr 2023 58,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 50,259 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 50,108 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 44,355 miles

under bonnet covers not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2020 39,656 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 29,274 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear passanger seats missing

Fail 27 Mar 2019 29,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear passanger seats missing

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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DE16 ESO is a 2016 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE16 ESO, 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 DE16 ESO registered?

DE16 ESO is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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