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SK16 XGL

2016 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,460 mi
Last recorded72,460 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 XGL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 72,460 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 69,279 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 69,277 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 62,894 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 50,970 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 39,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 31,712 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 23,034 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 23,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 15,710 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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SK16 XGL 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 SK16 XGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK16 XGL registered?

SK16 XGL is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is SK16 XGL safe to buy?

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