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NL16 XTV

2016 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,118 mi
Last recorded118,118 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 XTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 118,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Looks to be caused by corrosion between pipes around mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 118,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Looks to be caused by corrosion between pipes around mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 112,135 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 112,135 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 106,334 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2024 106,334 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2023 101,327 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,839 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,060 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,852 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,750 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 46,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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NL16 XTV is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL16 XTV, 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 NL16 XTV registered?

NL16 XTV is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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