2015 Volvo V70 · 6,750 MOT tests
2015 Volvo V70 reliability
2015 Volvo V70s fail 18.5% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 20 V70 years (6,750 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V70s: 36.2%)
- 18.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V70s: 36.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 74,101
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,750
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.5% of tests fail here (76% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 85% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volvo V70
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.5%
- Lights and electrics4.1%
- Brakes3.7%
- Steering2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.31%
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 1.88%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.6%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.59%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.35%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 1.19%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.54%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.4%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.05%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.53%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.13%)
Other years
Every Volvo V70 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volvo V70 reliable?
2015 Volvo V70s fail 18.5% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 20 V70 years (6,750 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volvo V70 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.31% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.88% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volvo V70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volvo V70 shows 74,101 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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