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F8 PGW

2015 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,816 mi
Last recorded64,816 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V7062,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 PGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 64,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 50,985 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 50,972 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 50,936 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 50,933 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 50,914 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 50,912 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 48,642 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 48,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 40,449 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 40,420 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 35,787 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 35,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 30,491 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 30,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 30,434 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour black smoke (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 24 May 2018 22,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 May 2018 22,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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F8 PGW is a 2015 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F8 PGW, 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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F8 PGW is a 2015 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 June 2015.

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