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261 RJB

2016 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,533 mi
Last recorded60,533 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration261 RJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 60,533 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 57,493 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 51,328 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 46,923 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 41,407 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 36,288 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 32,848 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 27,179 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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261 RJB is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 57,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 261 RJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Volvo V70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 261 RJB registered?

261 RJB is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is 261 RJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 261 RJB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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