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PO16 VLC

2016 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,928 mi
Last recorded102,928 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO16 VLC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 102,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded

Rear both rear shocker absorber mounting corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 97,288 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 97,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 88,535 miles

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Sep 2023 88,533 miles

Offside 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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 68,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 68,028 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 49,143 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,266 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 30,323 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 30,323 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 23,966 miles

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

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

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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PO16 VLC 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 PO16 VLC, 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 PO16 VLC registered?

PO16 VLC is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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