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R17 FLY

2014 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

203,864 mi
Last recorded203,864 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V7070,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 FLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 203,864 miles

Front tyres starting to wear inside edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 190,988 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 190,881 miles

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

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 175,097 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 171,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 156,599 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 137,587 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 120,959 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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R17 FLY is a 2014 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2014 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 70,719 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 R17 FLY, 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 12 years old, this Volvo V70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R17 FLY registered?

R17 FLY is a 2014 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 April 2014.

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