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WF16 DMX

2016 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,626 mi
Last recorded159,626 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF16 DMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 159,626 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Quarter panel is damaged, but not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *tyre misshapen on the inner edge, require attention* (5.2.3 (e))

Under-tray fitted, obscuring some engine components

Fail 6 May 2026 159,625 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))

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

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))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Quarter panel is damaged, but not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *tyre misshapen on the inner edge, require attention* (5.2.3 (e))

Under-tray fitted, obscuring some engine components

Pass 20 Mar 2025 146,195 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 138,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 19 Jul 2024 138,288 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Mar 2023 125,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 125,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 115,822 miles

zone A chip at 10mm size

Fail 8 Mar 2022 115,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

zone A chip at 10mm size

Pass 5 Jan 2021 108,153 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 108,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AVON 225/50R17 V XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2019 103,773 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,187 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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WF16 DMX is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WF16 DMX, 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 WF16 DMX registered?

WF16 DMX is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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