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FG16 TVU

2016 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,778 mi
Last recorded137,778 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 TVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 May 2025 137,778 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 123,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 May 2023 115,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 99,872 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 85,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 80,240 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 59,942 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both lumpy on inside (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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FG16 TVU is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FG16 TVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG16 TVU registered?

FG16 TVU is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is FG16 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG16 TVU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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