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BC15 ODE

2015 Volvo V70

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

352,071 mi
Last recorded352,071 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V7062,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC15 ODE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 352,071 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 352,050 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 207,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 195,014 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Fail 16 Jul 2024 195,014 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 18 Jul 2023 296,088 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear lower tail light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Fail 18 Jul 2023 296,088 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear lower tail light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 12 Jul 2022 276,251 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test

Pass 31 Jul 2021 160,872 miles

Covers & shield fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 160,865 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Covers & shield fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 152,690 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2019 142,053 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 119,802 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 119,802 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides . (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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BC15 ODE is a 2015 Volvo V70 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 62,048 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 BC15 ODE, 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 11 years old, this Volvo V70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BC15 ODE is a 2015 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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