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SY15 SXL

2015 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,188 mi
Last recorded176,188 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V7062,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY15 SXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 176,188 miles

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

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

under body & sill covers fitted obstructing some testable areas

Pass 16 Nov 2024 161,530 miles

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

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

Rear 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))

under body covers fitted obstructing some areas

Fail 14 Nov 2024 161,523 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear 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))

under body covers fitted obstructing some areas

Pass 6 Sep 2023 144,923 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 127,495 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 127,485 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 108,823 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 94,391 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,790 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

offside front tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

unable to see rear sections of nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes [above covers]

Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

nearside and offside rear tyres showing slight wear on inside edges

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

unable to see rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes [above covers]

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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SY15 SXL is a 2015 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY15 SXL, 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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SY15 SXL is a 2015 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 March 2015.

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