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W999 PEN

2016 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,244 mi
Last recorded70,244 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW999 PEN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 70,244 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 58,330 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 45,705 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 43,154 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 43,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 36,362 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 36,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 32,149 miles

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

Under bonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2020 27,520 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 23,004 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 17,718 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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W999 PEN 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 81.8%.

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 W999 PEN, 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 W999 PEN registered?

W999 PEN is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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The MOT history for W999 PEN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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