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C5 EMS

2016 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,617 mi
Last recorded106,617 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 EMS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 106,617 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 101,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 101,207 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 94,065 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 85,906 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 85,904 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 75,447 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 66,672 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 56,826 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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C5 EMS is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc 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 C5 EMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C5 EMS?

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What year was C5 EMS registered?

C5 EMS is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 December 2016.

Is C5 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 EMS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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