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SK14 SYU

2014 Volvo V70

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,235 mi
Last recorded146,235 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V7070,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK14 SYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 146,235 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 138,848 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 125,108 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 114,577 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 114,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 97,796 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 97,796 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 87,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED AND PERISHED ON INNER SIDEWALL,ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 87,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED AND PERISHED ON INNER SIDEWALL,ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,765 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 76,943 miles

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,463 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 58,450 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 42,211 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 42,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,098 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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SK14 SYU is a 2014 Volvo V70 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SK14 SYU, 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 SK14 SYU registered?

SK14 SYU is a 2014 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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The MOT history for SK14 SYU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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