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SP64 LYC

2014 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,681 mi
Last recorded95,681 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V7070,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP64 LYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 95,681 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no exhaust emissions detected

Pass 8 Aug 2024 88,357 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

no exhaust emissions detected

Fail 7 Aug 2024 88,357 miles

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

Offside 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))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

no exhaust emissions detected

Pass 25 Aug 2023 82,262 miles

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

no exhaust emissions detected

offside front & rear brake disc dirt shields corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2023 82,262 miles

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

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

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

no exhaust emissions detected

offside front & rear brake disc dirt shields corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 76,241 miles

All exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 69,729 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Aug 2021 69,729 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Aug 2020 64,158 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 57,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 45,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 34,009 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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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SP64 LYC is a 2014 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP64 LYC, 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 SP64 LYC registered?

SP64 LYC is a 2014 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 2014.

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