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YD66 XLS

2016 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,062 mi
Last recorded103,062 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD66 XLS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 103,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 91,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 82,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slightly cracked + slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 82,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slightly cracked + slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 73,060 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 61,928 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 58,005 miles

zero emissions

Pass 7 Sep 2020 49,390 miles

Emissions test carried out, zero emissions detected - too clean to record reading.

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 49,388 miles

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

Emissions test carried out, zero emissions detected - too clean to record reading.

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 39,011 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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YD66 XLS is a 2016 Volvo V70 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 V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 57,696 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD66 XLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Volvo V70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YD66 XLS registered?

YD66 XLS is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 September 2016.

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