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WG16 ETY

2016 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,613 mi
Last recorded119,613 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 119,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 105,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to step on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to step on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2024 93,364 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 83,043 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,618 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 61,911 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,114 miles

Nearside door mirror casing broke has been taped up

Pass 14 May 2019 42,460 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 ETY is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ETY, 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 ETY registered?

WG16 ETY is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is WG16 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 ETY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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