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EC05 SYL

2016 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,264 mi
Last recorded152,264 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC05 SYL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 152,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 129,628 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 129,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,240 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 113,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 98,116 miles

tpms lamp on

Fail 10 Jan 2022 98,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

tpms lamp on

Pass 28 Jan 2021 85,347 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 84,345 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 72,839 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 37,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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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EC05 SYL is a 2016 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EC05 SYL, 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 EC05 SYL registered?

EC05 SYL is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 2 February 2016.

Is EC05 SYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC05 SYL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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