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SM16 SLZ

2016 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

63,667 mi
Last recorded63,667 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 SLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 63,667 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 61,112 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front brake back plates corroded and split

Fail 6 Jun 2025 61,081 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front brake back plates corroded and split

Pass 20 May 2024 57,477 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 51,796 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 41,809 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 34,932 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 28,392 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 21,516 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 SLZ is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Gold 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 SM16 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

SM16 SLZ is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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