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WES 5

2014 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,833 mi
Last recorded48,833 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo XC7068,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWES 5
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 48,833 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 48,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 46,884 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 41,860 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 39,240 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 35,502 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 32,011 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 28,179 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 23,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 23,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 17,335 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut in tread area but not showing cords

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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WES 5 is a 2014 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 68,504 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WES 5, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 12 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WES 5 registered?

WES 5 is a 2014 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 April 2014.

Is WES 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WES 5 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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