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N55 RPB

2016 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,037 mi
Last recorded94,037 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 RPB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 94,037 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 94,028 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 92,374 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 97,752 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 97,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 85,974 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 95,385 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 80,345 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 91,583 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 71,189 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 71,127 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light flickering (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 16 May 2022 88,034 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 62,554 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 62,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 84,338 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,238 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 81,364 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 47,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 77,401 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,903 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 70,929 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,496 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 63,708 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,708 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,995 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,557 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 47,879 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside

Fail 2 Dec 2011 47,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outside

Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,263 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N55 RPB is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N55 RPB, 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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N55 RPB is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 November 2016.

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