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DG16 OAY

2016 Volvo XC90

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,079 mi
Last recorded76,079 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 OAY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 76,079 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side 275/45/20 Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/45/20 Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/45/20 Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 59,677 miles

Offside Front Fender cladding missing

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side 275/45/20 Continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 47,979 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 43,997 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 43,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 35,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 35,703 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 28,318 miles

Engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2021 28,318 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 20,754 miles

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

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2019 17,246 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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DG16 OAY is a 2016 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 1,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG16 OAY, 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 DG16 OAY registered?

DG16 OAY is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is DG16 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 OAY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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