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DE16 EPL

2016 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,180 mi
Last recorded143,180 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 EPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 143,180 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 125,775 miles

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))

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Pass 5 Mar 2024 107,331 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 5 Oct 2023 103,980 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,076 miles

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Fail 7 Oct 2022 92,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 11 Oct 2021 74,297 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 26 Sep 2020 58,463 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,016 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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DE16 EPL is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 DE16 EPL, 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 DE16 EPL registered?

DE16 EPL is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 April 2016.

Is DE16 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 EPL 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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