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R2 TCF

2016 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,018 mi
Last recorded141,018 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 TCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 141,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 141,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 128,696 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 128,694 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 115,077 miles

Rear seats not in use

Fail 12 Dec 2023 115,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear seats not in use

Pass 9 Jan 2023 105,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF tread read 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread reads 3-4mm & cracked/ perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR & OSR Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 86,576 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 86,576 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre cot inner side wall

Offside Front Tyre void of tread inner edge

Park brake just made the test requirements @ 17%

Fail 25 Feb 2020 75,289 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre cot inner side wall

Offside Front Tyre void of tread inner edge

Park brake just made the test requirements @ 17%

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,797 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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R2 TCF is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R2 TCF, 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 R2 TCF registered?

R2 TCF is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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