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14 STA

2014 Volvo V70

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,093 mi
Last recorded72,093 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V7070,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 STA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 72,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge. 225/50R17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 72,035 miles

Nearside Front Emission control equipment obviously defective PCV hose detached. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge. 225/50R17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 60,495 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 60,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 51,220 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 51,219 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 42,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 30,809 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 24,680 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 23,851 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 20,428 miles

Tyres showing signs of perishing on the sidewalls

Pass 24 Jan 2018 12,597 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 12,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 9,307 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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14 STA is a 2014 Volvo V70 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 70,719 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 14 STA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 12 years old, this Volvo V70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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14 STA is a 2014 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2014.

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