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SM16 HFE

2016 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,540 mi
Last recorded114,540 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 HFE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 114,540 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 103,118 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 103,118 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 90,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( 23550r18 ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 78,789 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 67,529 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 67,529 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 56,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 48,659 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 48,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 37,711 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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SM16 HFE is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM16 HFE, 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 SM16 HFE registered?

SM16 HFE is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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