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BC65 BTU

2016 Volvo V70

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,797 mi
Last recorded88,797 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC65 BTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 88,797 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 81,798 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 75,113 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 75,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 67,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 59,233 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 49,881 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 43,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 32,031 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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BC65 BTU is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BC65 BTU, 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 BC65 BTU registered?

BC65 BTU is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is BC65 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC65 BTU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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