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AY16 WRF

2016 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,273 mi
Last recorded152,273 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 WRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 152,273 miles

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 152,269 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door can not be open both inside and outside (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 145,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 145,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 136,397 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, 2056016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 136,397 miles

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

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, 2056016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 127,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 117,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 110,726 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 107,536 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Feb 2019 92,416 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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AY16 WRF 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 72.7%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

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

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