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SB05 SEL

2014 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,601 mi
Last recorded87,601 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V7070,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 SEL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 87,601 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 74,263 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 61,541 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 59,268 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 53,596 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 47,738 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 47,738 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 42,049 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 33,916 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 27,139 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 20,372 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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SB05 SEL is a 2014 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SB05 SEL, 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 SB05 SEL registered?

SB05 SEL is a 2014 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 June 2014.

Is SB05 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 SEL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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