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BSV 879

2015 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,293 mi
Last recorded173,293 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V7062,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSV 879
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 173,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 163,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 153,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 129,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 128,357 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 106,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2021 87,032 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 87,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 73,651 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,969 miles

front and rear number plates peeling

Pass 8 Jun 2018 45,280 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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BSV 879 is a 2015 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BSV 879, 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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What year was BSV 879 registered?

BSV 879 is a 2015 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 June 2015.

Is BSV 879 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSV 879 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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