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GL16 TGF

2016 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,862 mi
Last recorded89,862 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 89,862 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 89,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 85,576 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 77,749 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 69,135 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 69,134 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 60,808 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 50,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads at 2mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 41,063 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 32,123 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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GL16 TGF is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Gold 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 GL16 TGF, 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 GL16 TGF registered?

GL16 TGF is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 May 2016.

Is GL16 TGF safe to buy?

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