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BV16 CWX

2016 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,990 mi
Last recorded93,990 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 CWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 93,990 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 88,745 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 82,570 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 74,787 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 66,044 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 60,126 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 60,126 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,116 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,524 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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BV16 CWX is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Gold 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 BV16 CWX, 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 BV16 CWX registered?

BV16 CWX is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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The MOT history for BV16 CWX 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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