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AY16 WKX

2016 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,358 mi
Last recorded92,358 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 WKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 92,358 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm+tyre bald from the outer edge (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel rim has a slight damage

body work damage to nearside /front bumper

Fail 30 Sep 2025 92,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm+tyre bald from the outer edge (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel rim has a slight damage

body work damage to nearside /front bumper

Pass 12 Sep 2024 84,970 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 83,176 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim has a slight damage

under tray insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2023 83,176 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn/bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim has a slight damage

under tray insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,966 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 76,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 75,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 63,412 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,687 miles

Front Front blades smearing

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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AY16 WKX is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY16 WKX, 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 AY16 WKX registered?

AY16 WKX is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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