2016 Volvo V70 · 2,535 MOT tests
2016 Volvo V70 reliability
2016 Volvo V70s fail 15.7% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 20 V70 years (2,535 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V70s: 36.2%)
- 15.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V70s: 36.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 65,289
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,535
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.3% of tests fail here (14% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Volvo V70
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.3%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Brakes2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.7%
- Steering0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.49%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.05%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.74%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.54%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.42%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.03%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.91%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.02%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.67%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.23%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.72%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (2.33%)
Other years
Every Volvo V70 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Volvo V70 reliable?
2016 Volvo V70s fail 15.7% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 20 V70 years (2,535 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Volvo V70 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.49% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.05% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Volvo V70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Volvo V70 shows 65,289 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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