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KV16 XVX

2016 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,194 mi
Last recorded99,194 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 XVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 99,194 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted perventing full inspction of some components

sill covers fitted perventing full inspction of some components to both sides

under engine covers fitted perventing full inspction of some components

Fail 30 Mar 2026 99,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low at 3mm on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine covers fitted perventing full inspction of some components

sill covers fitted perventing full inspction of some components to both sides

under engine covers fitted perventing full inspction of some components

Pass 7 Apr 2025 90,781 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive plus o/s side engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Apr 2024 83,561 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2023 72,815 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Apr 2022 64,768 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

lower engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Apr 2021 56,209 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Mar 2020 49,429 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,643 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine under tray fitted

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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KV16 XVX is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KV16 XVX, 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 KV16 XVX registered?

KV16 XVX is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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The MOT history for KV16 XVX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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