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WG16 AEB

2016 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,006 mi
Last recorded126,006 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 AEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 126,006 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Front ball joint dust covers slightly perished. Both sides.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 121,119 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 109,388 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 97,247 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 86,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 86,929 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 85,749 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 83,056 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,615 miles

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

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

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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WG16 AEB is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WG16 AEB, 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 WG16 AEB registered?

WG16 AEB is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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