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S16 UTD

2021 Volvo XC90

Grey Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,583 mi
Last recorded33,583 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2021 Volvo XC9028,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 UTD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 33,583 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 197,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 197,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 190,858 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 22,443 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 178,393 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 178,391 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 167,155 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 167,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 153,899 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 139,122 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 120,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 120,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,176 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 66,826 miles

NSR tyre has large cut and 2 punctures

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 66,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR tyre has large cut and 2 punctures

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,180 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 49,180 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,307 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,676 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,205 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,883 miles

both front tyrtes approaching limit

Pass 1 Aug 2007 23,429 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,405 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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S16 UTD is a 2021 Volvo XC90 in Grey. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2021 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 28,181 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 S16 UTD, 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 5 years old, this Volvo XC90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S16 UTD registered?

S16 UTD is a 2021 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 May 2021.

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