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GJ16 WPY

2016 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,984 mi
Last recorded115,984 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 WPY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 115,984 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 110,421 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 103,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 103,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 87,183 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 74,739 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 60,904 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 50,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 36,725 miles

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

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 WPY is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WPY, 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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What year was GJ16 WPY registered?

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

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