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YX16 OSB

2016 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,831 mi
Last recorded154,831 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 OSB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 154,831 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 154,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 142,061 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 127,874 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread + worn inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 114,361 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 114,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2022 102,450 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges,advise tracking done

Fail 29 Apr 2022 102,450 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges,advise tracking done

Pass 30 Jun 2021 93,254 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,087 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,995 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,580 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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YX16 OSB is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX16 OSB, 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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YX16 OSB is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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