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DY16 OBW

2016 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,307 mi
Last recorded87,307 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 OBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 87,307 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 87,306 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 78,757 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 72,732 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 66,917 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2022 58,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 53,190 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 48,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 48,439 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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DY16 OBW 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 77.8%.

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 DY16 OBW, 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 DY16 OBW registered?

DY16 OBW is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is DY16 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY16 OBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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