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V70 PHJ

2015 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,241 mi
Last recorded47,241 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V7062,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 PHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 47,241 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 46,323 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 46,323 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 43,940 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 40,335 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 35,479 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 28,941 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 26,937 miles

Center rear seatbelt slow retracting

Emissions not tested, engine not revving while vehicle stationary

Pass 1 Apr 2019 22,447 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 17,934 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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V70 PHJ is a 2015 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V70 PHJ, 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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What year was V70 PHJ registered?

V70 PHJ is a 2015 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is V70 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 PHJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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