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SV14 LSU

2014 Volvo V70

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,847 mi
Last recorded195,847 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V7070,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV14 LSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 195,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 195,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2025 190,345 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 183,319 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 168,933 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 149,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 134,484 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 134,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 118,376 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 96,192 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,402 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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SV14 LSU is a 2014 Volvo V70 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SV14 LSU, 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 SV14 LSU registered?

SV14 LSU is a 2014 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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