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AO16 TUV

2016 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,886 mi
Last recorded83,886 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 TUV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 83,886 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 83,886 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 11 Nov 2024 75,160 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 67,230 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 59,904 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,359 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 24 Mar 2020 49,362 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 49,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,572 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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AO16 TUV is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO16 TUV, 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 AO16 TUV registered?

AO16 TUV is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 April 2016.

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