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V70 APJ

2016 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,000 mi
Last recorded114,000 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 APJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 114,000 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on centre

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low

Pass 30 Dec 2024 105,048 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 95,463 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 95,246 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 86,784 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,944 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,302 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 70,997 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 49,197 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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V70 APJ 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 V70 APJ, 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 V70 APJ registered?

V70 APJ is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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