2014 Volvo V70 · 6,548 MOT tests
2014 Volvo V70 reliability
2014 Volvo V70s fail 21.5% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 V70 years (6,548 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V70s: 36.2%)
- 21.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V70s: 36.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 86,483
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,548
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.9% of tests fail here (46% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 83% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volvo V70
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.2%
- Brakes4.2%
- Lights and electrics4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.1%
- Steering2.9%
- Suspension1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.49%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.24%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.88%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.51%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.44%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.25%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.73%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.64%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.46%)
Other years
Every Volvo V70 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volvo V70 reliable?
2014 Volvo V70s fail 21.5% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 V70 years (6,548 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volvo V70 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.49% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.24% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volvo V70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volvo V70 shows 86,483 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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