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BH 5237

2016 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,192 mi
Last recorded63,192 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH 5237
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 63,192 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 58,201 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 52,185 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 46,102 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 38,659 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 33,395 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 26,826 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 18,137 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 18,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front tyres wearing more inner edge

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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BH 5237 is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 BH 5237, 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 BH 5237 registered?

BH 5237 is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is BH 5237 safe to buy?

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