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PJ16 DWA

2016 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,844 mi
Last recorded47,844 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 DWA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 47,844 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 47,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 42,100 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 36,965 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 32,653 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 27,563 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 23,644 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 20,532 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 17,400 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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PJ16 DWA is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ16 DWA, 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 PJ16 DWA registered?

PJ16 DWA is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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The MOT history for PJ16 DWA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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