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GY15 BYW

2015 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,219 mi
Last recorded77,219 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V7062,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY15 BYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 77,219 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 69,302 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 64,975 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 62,098 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 62,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 57,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 49,956 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Jun 2020 42,205 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 35,110 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 25,589 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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GY15 BYW is a 2015 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 GY15 BYW, 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 GY15 BYW registered?

GY15 BYW is a 2015 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 July 2015.

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