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PL65 VKM

2016 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,658 mi
Last recorded137,658 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 VKM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 137,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 116,862 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 101,912 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 84,040 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 71,102 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,979 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 60,978 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 53,736 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 38,621 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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PL65 VKM is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Blue 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 PL65 VKM, 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 PL65 VKM registered?

PL65 VKM is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 February 2016.

Is PL65 VKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL65 VKM 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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