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VN16 BZL

2016 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,149 mi
Last recorded77,149 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 BZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 77,149 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 77,149 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2025 68,922 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 61,817 miles

Under trays fitted front to back.

Fail 30 Jul 2024 61,808 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides of the rear pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted front to back.

Pass 24 Jul 2023 54,924 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted front and back

Fail 24 Jul 2023 54,921 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted front and back

Pass 14 Jul 2022 48,480 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 39,355 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2020 33,643 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 27,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear inner tread

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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VN16 BZL is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN16 BZL, 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

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What year was VN16 BZL registered?

VN16 BZL is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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The MOT history for VN16 BZL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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