2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Volvo XC70 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,596 MOT tests in 2024. 78.4% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time78.4%
Failed or needed repairs21.6%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,596 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    42 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    44 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    33 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.8%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.2%
  2. Suspension6.0%
  3. Brakes5.1%
  4. Steering4.4%
  5. Lights & electrics4.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.4%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2015 Volvo XC70?

In 2024, 78.4% of 2015 Volvo XC70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,596 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Volvo XC70?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Volvo XC70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).