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WG16 YKB

2016 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,717 mi
Last recorded96,717 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 96,717 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 91,546 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 91,047 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,188 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 77,188 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 62,400 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 62,400 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 51,820 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 42,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 42,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 38,730 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 30,107 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 20,993 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 YKB is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YKB, 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 YKB registered?

WG16 YKB is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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