2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Volvo V70 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,984 MOT tests in 2024. 79.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time79.0%
Failed or needed repairs21.0%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,984 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    79 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    59 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    47 marked dangerous
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.2%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres8.2%
  2. Brakes5.3%
  3. Lights & electrics4.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  5. Steering2.8%
  6. Body & chassis2.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  8. Suspension1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%
  5. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted3.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Volvo V70?

In 2024, 79.0% of 2015 Volvo V70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,984 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Volvo V70?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Volvo V70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).