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NU16 YRS

2016 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,686 mi
Last recorded149,686 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 YRS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 149,686 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 145,307 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 123,636 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres feathering on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,292 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 91,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 83,498 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 74,636 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 61,298 miles

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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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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NU16 YRS is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Black 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 NU16 YRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU16 YRS registered?

NU16 YRS is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is NU16 YRS safe to buy?

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