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NJ16 XXG

2016 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,860 mi
Last recorded130,860 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 XXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 130,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 128,369 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 128,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 126,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 116,982 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 102,898 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 92,469 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 92,462 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,062 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,886 miles

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

engine covers fitted covering tested components

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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NJ16 XXG is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 NJ16 XXG, 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 NJ16 XXG registered?

NJ16 XXG is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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