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R500 DVB

2016 Volvo V70

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

215,009 mi
Last recorded215,009 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 DVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 215,009 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 202,320 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 183,969 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 172,508 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 144,638 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 120,438 miles

Emission test carried out, too clean to detect.

Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,654 miles

zero emission detected

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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R500 DVB is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R500 DVB, 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 R500 DVB registered?

R500 DVB is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is R500 DVB safe to buy?

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