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HY16 NUW

2016 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,503 mi
Last recorded161,503 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 NUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 161,503 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 161,503 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 140,996 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 128,197 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 127,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords mich primacy 4 225.50r17.98w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,971 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 69,246 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 58,692 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 35,873 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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HY16 NUW is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY16 NUW, 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 HY16 NUW registered?

HY16 NUW is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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