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BN16 PVP

2016 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,385 mi
Last recorded81,385 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 PVP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 81,385 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,724 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 62,069 miles

covers obscuring some testable items

Fail 20 Mar 2024 62,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 31 Mar 2023 52,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 52,331 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 40,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 40,731 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 31,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 26,636 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 18,500 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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BN16 PVP is a 2016 Volvo XC70 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 XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 57,624 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN16 PVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 10 years old, this Volvo XC70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BN16 PVP registered?

BN16 PVP is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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