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AW61 SCW

2016 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,219 mi
Last recorded41,219 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW61 SCW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 41,219 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 41,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 34,511 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 34,511 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 30,506 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 28,492 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2023 28,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 26,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked at bottom (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing off inner edge bald in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 26,274 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked at bottom (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing off inner edge bald in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 20,908 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked at bottom (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 20,908 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked at bottom (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 15,751 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 13,062 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 10,349 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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AW61 SCW is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AW61 SCW, 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 AW61 SCW registered?

AW61 SCW is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is AW61 SCW safe to buy?

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