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GJ16 OVG

2016 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,747 mi
Last recorded127,747 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 OVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 127,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads becoming low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 97,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear the road wheel is bent on inner

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 70,211 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 42,620 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 19,087 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 17,849 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 17,098 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 15,718 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 12,097 miles

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

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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GJ16 OVG 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 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 GJ16 OVG, 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 GJ16 OVG registered?

GJ16 OVG is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is GJ16 OVG safe to buy?

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