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WG16 HDY

2016 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,242 mi
Last recorded82,242 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 HDY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 82,242 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 73,524 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 64,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 64,303 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,540 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 51,083 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 50,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 50,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 43,601 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 31,898 miles

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

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

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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WG16 HDY 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 WG16 HDY, 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 WG16 HDY registered?

WG16 HDY is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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