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E21 RAT

2015 Volvo V70

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,923 mi
Last recorded116,923 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V7062,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 RAT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 116,923 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 111,193 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 109,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 104,740 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash camera removed from windscreen and placed on passenger seat ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 73,588 miles

Offside Rear Driver's side rear door lock inoperative (Will not lock) Door opens and latches securely.

Pass 3 Jul 2020 71,327 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,573 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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))

Wipers smearing

Pass 30 Jul 2018 40,480 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 40,480 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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E21 RAT is a 2015 Volvo V70 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E21 RAT, 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 E21 RAT registered?

E21 RAT is a 2015 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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