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KV16 XTU

2016 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,605 mi
Last recorded143,605 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 XTU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 143,605 miles

Exhaust system corroded, DPF flanges.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm, worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet panel. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 130,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge,both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The tyres are worn on the inner edge too. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 130,808 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge,both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The tyres are worn on the inner edge too. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 121,246 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 121,246 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 107,866 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 94,948 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 81,130 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,718 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,572 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,044 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 XTU is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

KV16 XTU is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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