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GU65 OBY

2015 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,624 mi
Last recorded83,624 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V7062,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU65 OBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2015
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 83,624 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ta bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ta bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 79,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RTA bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RTA bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads very close to MOT limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 79,057 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RTA bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RTA bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads very close to MOT limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 73,491 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 65,832 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 57,940 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 51,013 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 42,453 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 33,199 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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GU65 OBY is a 2015 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GU65 OBY, 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 GU65 OBY registered?

GU65 OBY is a 2015 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 2015.

Is GU65 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU65 OBY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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