2016 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · KV16 XVE
2016 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 142,320 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KV16 XVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 142,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV16 XVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volvo Xc70 (KV16 XVE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KV16 XVE Mileage History
- 30/10/2023113,369 mi
- 30/10/2023113,369 mi
- 06/11/2024127,803 mi+14,434 mi
- 07/11/2024127,805 mi+2 mi
- 30/10/2025142,320 mi+14,515 mi
Average of roughly 14,465 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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