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GL16 KRU

2016 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,235 mi
Last recorded100,235 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 KRU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 100,235 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 100,232 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 90,440 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arms' front bushes are deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 90,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tire has two cuts down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arms' front bushes are deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tires are worn on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 82,624 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 74,084 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 64,475 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2022 64,473 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested rear pads worn low to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 51,347 miles

Front front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 51,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed middle band (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 x cuts to cords on the inner band/edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 41,724 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 31,605 miles

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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GL16 KRU is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL16 KRU, 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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GL16 KRU is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 May 2016.

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