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WG16 CPY

2016 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,665 mi
Last recorded102,665 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 CPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 102,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 99,077 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 95,904 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 92,408 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2023 92,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 89,613 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 78,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 66,851 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,186 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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WG16 CPY is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 CPY, 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 CPY registered?

WG16 CPY is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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The MOT history for WG16 CPY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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