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BV16 CWN

2016 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,989 mi
Last recorded68,989 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 CWN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 68,989 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 65,028 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 65,028 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 60,292 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 54,018 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 48,237 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2020 42,802 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 42,802 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 34,679 miles

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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BV16 CWN is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV16 CWN, 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 BV16 CWN registered?

BV16 CWN is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is BV16 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 CWN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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