2015 Volvo XC70 · 5,516 MOT tests
2015 Volvo XC70 reliability
2015 Volvo XC70s fail 18.9% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 XC70 years (5,516 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- 18.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- 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 8
- 75,218
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,516
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.9% of tests fail here (101% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 63% 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 XC70
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.7%
- Suspension5%
- Lights and electrics3.3%
- Brakes3.2%
- Steering2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.54%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.67%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.6%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 1.31%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.18%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.12%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.23%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.07%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.12%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.48%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.05%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.05%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volvo XC70 reliable?
2015 Volvo XC70s fail 18.9% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 XC70 years (5,516 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volvo XC70 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.54% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.67% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volvo XC70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volvo XC70 shows 75,218 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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