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WG16 VGU

2016 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,035 mi
Last recorded89,035 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 VGU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 89,035 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 79,753 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 79,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 71,917 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 63,319 miles

o/s rear flasher lens damaged

screen damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2023 63,319 miles

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

o/s rear flasher lens damaged

screen damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2022 53,457 miles

Central Front Body component slightly loose grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 53,457 miles

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

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

Central Front Body component slightly loose grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,372 miles

Central Front wind screen chipped

Fail 14 Jun 2021 42,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front wind screen chipped

Pass 16 Jun 2020 33,692 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 33,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 26,559 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2019 26,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (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 VGU is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

WG16 VGU is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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