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GL16 VHY

2016 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

3,353 mi
Last recorded3,353 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 VHY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 3,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing partial separation strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing partial separation strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing partial separation strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective part of the blade is not clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing partial separation strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 3,200 miles

235 50 r 18 97 v

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking 2016 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking 2016 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking 2016 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective part of the blade is not clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking 2016 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 2,829 miles

235 50 r 18 97 v

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 dot code cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 dot code cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 dot code cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 2,470 miles

all four tyres slightly cracking/perishing on outer sidewall

Fail 5 Jul 2023 2,470 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres slightly cracking/perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2022 2,300 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 2,033 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 1,720 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 1,284 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 VHY is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Blue 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 GL16 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

GL16 VHY is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is GL16 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 VHY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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