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WA16 NLR

2016 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,006 mi
Last recorded125,006 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 NLR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 125,006 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 109,129 miles

Front Inner Both tyres worn on edge.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 88,884 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Dec 2023 88,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavily deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Dec 2022 67,259 miles

Nearside Front and offside front and offside rear tyres wearing heavily on inside edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 49,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system Indicates an fault

Pass 9 Dec 2020 34,743 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 34,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 4,789 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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WA16 NLR is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WA16 NLR, 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 WA16 NLR registered?

WA16 NLR is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is WA16 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA16 NLR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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