2014 Volvo XC70 · 5,873 MOT tests
2014 Volvo XC70 reliability
2014 Volvo XC70s fail 21.1% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 14 XC70 years (5,873 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- 21.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- 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 9
- 86,315
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,873
- 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: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.4% of tests fail here (72% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 60% 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 XC70
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6%
- Suspension5.9%
- Lights and electrics4.4%
- Brakes3.8%
- Steering3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.17%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.96%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.74%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 1.72%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.53%
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 1.29%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.36%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.39%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.35%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volvo XC70 reliable?
2014 Volvo XC70s fail 21.1% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 14 XC70 years (5,873 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volvo XC70 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.17% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.96% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volvo XC70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volvo XC70 shows 86,315 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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