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SP14 RCF

2014 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,749 mi
Last recorded114,749 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo XC7068,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 RCF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 114,749 miles

corrosion under car various

Pass 1 Sep 2025 107,298 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive possibly driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion under vehicle various

Fail 21 Aug 2025 107,089 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive possibly driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion under vehicle various

Pass 6 Aug 2024 97,958 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 89,027 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 82,576 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,309 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 77,181 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 77,181 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,064 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,196 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 36,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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SP14 RCF is a 2014 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 68,504 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP14 RCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 12 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP14 RCF registered?

SP14 RCF is a 2014 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 March 2014.

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