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RX16 VVC

2016 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,430 mi
Last recorded83,430 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX16 VVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 83,430 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 76,107 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 68,990 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 63,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 59,474 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 53,727 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 48,086 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,947 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 38,947 miles

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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RX16 VVC is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RX16 VVC, 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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How do I check the history of RX16 VVC?

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What year was RX16 VVC registered?

RX16 VVC is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is RX16 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX16 VVC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX16 VVC have outstanding finance?

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