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SH16 LVZ

2016 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,126 mi
Last recorded99,126 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 LVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 99,126 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2024 86,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2023 74,449 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 74,392 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 61,084 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre's inner edge's badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,991 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 47,990 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 37,096 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 26,128 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 24,158 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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SH16 LVZ is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH16 LVZ, 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 SH16 LVZ registered?

SH16 LVZ is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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