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YJ16 NWV

2016 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,932 mi
Last recorded55,932 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 NWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 55,932 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 55,932 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 49,064 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily wearing smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 49,027 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily wearing smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 43,771 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 39,118 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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YJ16 NWV is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ16 NWV, 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 YJ16 NWV registered?

YJ16 NWV is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is YJ16 NWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 NWV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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