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SM65 YHH

2016 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,929 mi
Last recorded121,929 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 YHH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 121,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 121,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trail arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2024 111,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded at joint

Fail 2 Dec 2024 111,948 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded at joint

Pass 4 Dec 2023 102,291 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 87,167 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 87,167 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 17 Dec 2021 74,606 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,278 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 55,858 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,320 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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SM65 YHH is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 1,969cc 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 SM65 YHH, 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 SM65 YHH registered?

SM65 YHH is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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