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DV16 WWZ

2016 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,075 mi
Last recorded131,075 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 WWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 131,075 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 110,282 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 110,281 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 90,306 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 90,806 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 77,188 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 61,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 52,115 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 42,428 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 42,428 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 33,912 miles

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

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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DV16 WWZ is a 2016 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV16 WWZ, 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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DV16 WWZ is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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