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RE16 URM

2016 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,687 mi
Last recorded76,687 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 URM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 76,687 miles

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

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

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

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 20 Mar 2025 71,126 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 71,126 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 65,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 60,322 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 54,910 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 48,210 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 48,071 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 45,319 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 32,306 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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RE16 URM is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RE16 URM, 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 RE16 URM registered?

RE16 URM is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is RE16 URM safe to buy?

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