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W55 ERS

2014 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,037 mi
Last recorded204,037 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V7070,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 ERS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 204,037 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 204,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 202,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 191,845 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 191,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 177,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Rear body work damage

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jul 2023 177,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Rear body work damage

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2022 155,048 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively really on maximum limit (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 136,698 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 123,279 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 108,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 87,337 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,884 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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W55 ERS is a 2014 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W55 ERS, 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 W55 ERS registered?

W55 ERS is a 2014 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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