2016 Volvo XC70 · 3,439 MOT tests
2016 Volvo XC70 reliability
2016 Volvo XC70s fail 21.5% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 14 XC70 years (3,439 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- 21.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 66,677
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,439
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.5% of tests fail here (51% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Volvo XC70
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7%
- Tyres6.6%
- Brakes4%
- Lights and electrics3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Steering1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.73%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.7%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.04%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.01%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.51%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.02%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.55%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.39%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.22%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.08%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.73%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Volvo XC70 reliable?
2016 Volvo XC70s fail 21.5% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 14 XC70 years (3,439 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Volvo XC70 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.73% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.7% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Volvo XC70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Volvo XC70 shows 66,677 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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