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BV16 MFF

2016 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

219,890 mi
Last recorded219,890 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo XC7057,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 MFF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 219,890 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 193,563 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 193,562 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 159,081 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 127,659 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush perished & cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush perished & cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2021 98,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush perished & cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush perished & cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 98,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/18 (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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag lamp on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyres worn inner & outer edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush perished & cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush perished & cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 70,375 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,597 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 MFF is a 2016 Volvo XC70 in Black 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 MFF, 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 MFF registered?

BV16 MFF is a 2016 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 March 2016.

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