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KV16 VXE

2016 Volvo XC70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,140 mi
Last recorded121,140 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 VXE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 121,140 miles

off side rear bumper slight damage

Fail 18 Nov 2025 121,140 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged off drivers door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

off side rear bumper slight damage

Pass 16 Nov 2023 105,859 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Nov 2023 105,858 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Hazzard Lights (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Flashing when other lights are operated (4.7.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 105,107 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 89,046 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 67,319 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 67,319 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 38,878 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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KV16 VXE is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KV16 VXE, 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 KV16 VXE registered?

KV16 VXE is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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