Volvo Xc70 (2014)
2014 Volvo Xc70
CarHunch analysed 1,789 real MOT records for the 2014 Volvo Xc70. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Volvo XC70 passes its MOT first time at 85.6%, which is a solid 5.6 percentage points above the UK average—but the concerning part is that 34.6% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above what you'd want to see in a used buy. This suggests structural or safety issues are lurking in a meaningful proportion of the fleet.
At an average mileage of 72,730 miles for a decade-old car, these XC70s are running within normal expectations, but the average vehicle is racking up 1.65 failures per test and 10.1 advisories, indicating that while many pass, those that don't tend to have multiple problems rather than isolated faults. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the braking system, suspension, and structural integrity—don't rely on the MOT pass rate alone.
What to check before buying a 2014 Volvo Xc70
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 34.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 1,741 | 85.5% | 1.67 |
| Petrol (3%) | 48 | 89.4% | 0.88 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Volvo Xc70 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Volvo Xc70 vehicles fall between 53,734 and 87,285 miles.
2014 Volvo Xc70 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,681 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Volvo Xc70
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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42.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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40.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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24.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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22.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.1%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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16.8%
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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