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GM16 VZV

2016 Volvo V70

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,839 mi
Last recorded52,839 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 VZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 52,839 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 48,427 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 45,283 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 41,517 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 39,822 miles

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

TPMS Light On

Pass 12 Jan 2021 37,088 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))

Rear Tyres Starting to Perish

Pass 23 Jan 2020 34,548 miles

Front Tyres Uneven Wear

Pass 18 Jan 2019 27,346 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 13,791 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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GM16 VZV is a 2016 Volvo V70 in White 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 GM16 VZV, 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 GM16 VZV registered?

GM16 VZV is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is GM16 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM16 VZV shows 9 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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