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CT16 DLF

2016 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,866 mi
Last recorded99,866 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT16 DLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 99,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 99,866 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 88,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - BOLD on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 88,209 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - BOLD on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 73,239 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 73,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on the rolling surface - as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R Inner only meets the requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 62,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the rolling surface (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R inner??, discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 50,862 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 50,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rear mounting/bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 38,120 miles

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

front brake pads getting low.

Fail 6 Apr 2020 38,118 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid level getting low

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 31,960 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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CT16 DLF is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CT16 DLF, 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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CT16 DLF is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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