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WG16 VHA

2016 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,146 mi
Last recorded38,146 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 38,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 38,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Jun 2024 34,335 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 34,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder has a cut in which the cords are visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are very close to the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 30,103 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 26,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aggressive wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 22,858 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 21,540 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 16,913 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 16,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inner wall is facing outboard (5.2.3 (i))

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 VHA 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 70%.

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 VHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG16 VHA registered?

WG16 VHA is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is WG16 VHA safe to buy?

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