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GM16 BAV

2016 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,461 mi
Last recorded102,461 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC9061,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 102,461 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 98,787 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 98,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tire has a deep cut on the inner wall ( down to cords ). (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2024 88,498 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 77,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 64,454 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 64,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 x cuts to cords in middle band (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit in middle band and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 50,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a few small stone chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 42,168 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 31,832 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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GM16 BAV is a 2016 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GM16 BAV, 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 GM16 BAV registered?

GM16 BAV is a 2016 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 June 2016.

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