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KR16 ELW

2016 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,431 mi
Last recorded79,431 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 ELW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 79,431 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 75,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2025 75,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 71,145 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 71,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm persished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 64,114 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 58,681 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 53,458 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 48,969 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 44,691 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 44,691 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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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KR16 ELW is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KR16 ELW, 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 KR16 ELW registered?

KR16 ELW is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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