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SCD 54X

2015 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

73,859 mi
Last recorded73,859 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V7062,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCD 54X
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 73,859 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 184,421 miles

Corrosion to underside

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 184,421 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Corrosion to underside

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 68,991 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 175,827 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 63,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 166,521 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 59,186 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 157,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 54,459 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 147,370 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 147,354 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 46,759 miles

Undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 135,878 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 135,819 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 42,474 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 42,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 124,814 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 35,217 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 110,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 27,350 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 97,226 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,961 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,826 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,234 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 63,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 54,434 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,053 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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SCD 54X is a 2015 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 SCD 54X, 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 SCD 54X registered?

SCD 54X is a 2015 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 March 2015.

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