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LD16 AJU

2016 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,642 mi
Last recorded98,642 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD16 AJU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 98,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 89,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2025 89,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 76,737 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2023 63,684 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2022 51,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust smell in engine bay when engine is cold

Fail 1 Mar 2022 51,810 miles

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous failure item(s) (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

slight exhaust smell in engine bay when engine is cold

Pass 11 Mar 2021 41,247 miles

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

wheel alignment check may be required

Fail 9 Mar 2021 41,242 miles

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous failure items (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

wheel alignment check may be required

Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,360 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 34,360 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 30,264 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 30,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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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LD16 AJU is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LD16 AJU, 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 LD16 AJU registered?

LD16 AJU is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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