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279 GOF

2016 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,420 mi
Last recorded39,420 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration279 GOF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 39,420 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing to walls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 33,075 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 33,069 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 28,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 21,732 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 16,847 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2020 13,713 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 8,332 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 7,773 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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279 GOF is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 279 GOF, 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 279 GOF registered?

279 GOF is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is 279 GOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 279 GOF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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