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A78 CAW

2015 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,897 mi
Last recorded39,897 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo XC7062,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA78 CAW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 39,897 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 38,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 36,502 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 34,986 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 32,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 32,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 27,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 24,382 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 18,710 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 18,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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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A78 CAW is a 2015 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 62,699 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 A78 CAW, 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 11 years old, this Volvo XC70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A78 CAW registered?

A78 CAW is a 2015 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 December 2015.

Is A78 CAW safe to buy?

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