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WL16 CGL

2016 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,556 mi
Last recorded72,556 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 CGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 72,556 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 72,556 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 67,357 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 61,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2023 53,475 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 53,475 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 47,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 46,961 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 39,055 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 35,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 29,264 miles

Front 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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WL16 CGL is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WL16 CGL, 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 WL16 CGL registered?

WL16 CGL is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 June 2016.

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