2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Volvo V70 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,915 MOT tests in 2024. 77.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time77.7%
Failed or needed repairs22.3%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,915 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    60 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    60 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    44 marked dangerous
  6. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.9%
  2. Brakes5.7%
  3. Lights & electrics5.2%
  4. Steering4.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  7. Suspension1.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Volvo V70?

In 2024, 77.7% of 2014 Volvo V70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,915 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Volvo V70?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Volvo V70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).