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FGZ 988

2016 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,018 mi
Last recorded86,018 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 988
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 86,018 miles

slight perishing of both front upper ball joint rubbers

surface corrosion forming in rear subframe

Fail 1 May 2026 86,018 miles

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

rear discs worn

slight perishing of both front upper ball joint rubbers

surface corrosion forming in rear subframe

Pass 16 May 2025 80,795 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 80,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35r22 Pirelli Pzero (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35r22 Pirelli Pzero (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 75,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 75,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 67,900 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 64,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 56,973 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,291 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 43,215 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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FGZ 988 is a 2016 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel 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 FGZ 988, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGZ 988 registered?

FGZ 988 is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 October 2016.

Is FGZ 988 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGZ 988 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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