2016 Volvo XC90 · 19,295 MOT tests
2016 Volvo XC90 reliability
2016 Volvo XC90s fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 19 XC90 years (19,295 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- 18.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC90s: 27.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 71,973
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,295
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 5.1% of tests fail here (380% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Volvo XC90
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.9%
- Steering5.1%
- Brakes3.8%
- Suspension3.4%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.55%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.7%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.82%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.39%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.34%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 1.21%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.97%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (8.13%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.72%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.39%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.21%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Volvo XC90 reliable?
2016 Volvo XC90s fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 19 XC90 years (19,295 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Volvo XC90 MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.55% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.7% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.82% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Volvo XC90 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Volvo XC90 shows 71,973 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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