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AP16 WDU

2016 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,865 mi
Last recorded34,865 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 WDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 34,865 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 34,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished as well (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 32,725 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 30,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 28,233 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 28,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 23,984 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 23,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 21,369 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 21,369 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 16,314 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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AP16 WDU is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP16 WDU, 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 AP16 WDU registered?

AP16 WDU is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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