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RX16 YGK

2016 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,961 mi
Last recorded71,961 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX16 YGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 71,961 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 71,691 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 68,196 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 64,122 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 58,268 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 52,716 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 52,688 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 45,146 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2020 40,763 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 30,445 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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RX16 YGK is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX16 YGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX16 YGK?

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What year was RX16 YGK registered?

RX16 YGK is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is RX16 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX16 YGK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX16 YGK have outstanding finance?

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