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GN16 BYO

2016 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,467 mi
Last recorded55,467 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 BYO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 55,467 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 51,857 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 48,045 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 43,994 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 39,757 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 35,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread and tread depth 3/4 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested as seat folded

under engine cover fitted

Pass 20 May 2020 33,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to cord strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

under cover fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 29,486 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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GN16 BYO is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GN16 BYO, 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 GN16 BYO registered?

GN16 BYO is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is GN16 BYO safe to buy?

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