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GJ16 OJA

2016 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,536 mi
Last recorded95,536 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 OJA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 95,536 miles

Headlamp system malfunction message

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 83,544 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 25 Mar 2024 73,260 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 1 Mar 2023 63,066 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged tyre 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged tyre 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,006 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside rear tyre tread blocks on inner edges wearing unevenly

Fail 28 Mar 2022 55,006 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Both rear tyres perished

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside rear tyre tread blocks on inner edges wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Mar 2021 45,886 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 39,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted both outer sills covered

Pass 20 Mar 2019 27,547 miles

Engine covers, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

Fail 19 Mar 2019 27,547 miles

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

Engine covers, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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GJ16 OJA is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 57,624 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ16 OJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 10 years old, this Volvo XC70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GJ16 OJA is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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