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S90 VLV

2016 Volvo S90

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,707 mi
Last recorded96,707 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo S9054,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 VLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS90
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 96,707 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 96,707 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 90,345 miles

255/35 20.

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 84,440 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 74,188 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,111 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 52,948 miles

Engine covers, under trays sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear lights is cracked but the operation of it is not affected

Fail 27 Aug 2020 52,948 miles

Engine covers, under trays sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear lights is cracked but the operation of it is not affected

Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,177 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

How Reliable is the Volvo S90?

Based on 42,777 MOT tests across 6,662 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
8,529
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
parking brake recording little or no effort 204
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 175
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 169
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 145
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S90 VLV is a 2016 Volvo S90 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Volvo S90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 54,788 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 S90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S90 VLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S90 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Volvo S90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S90 VLV registered?

S90 VLV is a 2016 Volvo S90, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is S90 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S90 VLV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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