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WG16 LBU

2016 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,970 mi
Last recorded139,970 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 LBU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 139,970 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 139,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 113,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 94,923 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 76,325 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 74,119 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 51,678 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 51,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 40,771 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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WG16 LBU is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 1,969cc 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 LBU, 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 LBU registered?

WG16 LBU is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is WG16 LBU safe to buy?

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