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P17 AYS

2016 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,628 mi
Last recorded72,628 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 AYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 72,628 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 72,628 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 65,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 65,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 58,243 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 49,915 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 41,792 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 38,655 miles

Centre seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 8 Jul 2020 36,609 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 31,557 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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P17 AYS is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 P17 AYS, 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 P17 AYS registered?

P17 AYS is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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