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B5 XYB

2016 Volvo V90

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,569 mi
Last recorded115,569 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V9060,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 XYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV90
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 115,569 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jul 2025 115,569 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

tracking wear front tyres

Pass 24 Jun 2024 100,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 89,304 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,628 miles

Front Wipers Smearing

Pass 16 Jul 2021 65,400 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,186 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 63,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 53,145 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V90?

Based on 76,185 MOT tests across 11,167 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
8,738
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
11,167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 783
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 461
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 393
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 376
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B5 XYB is a 2016 Volvo V90 in Blue 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 V90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 60,083 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 V90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 XYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V90 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Volvo V90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B5 XYB registered?

B5 XYB is a 2016 Volvo V90, first registered on 28 December 2016.

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