2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Volvo XC70 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,009 MOT tests in 2024. 74.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time74.9%
Failed or needed repairs25.1%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,009 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    36 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    33 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    24 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension8.5%
  2. Tyres7.9%
  3. Brakes5.6%
  4. Lights & electrics5.6%
  5. Steering2.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Volvo XC70?

In 2024, 74.9% of 2016 Volvo XC70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,009 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Volvo XC70?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Volvo XC70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).