2001 Volvo V70 MOT Results

Volvo V70, registered in 2001

51.1% pass rate

from 9,612 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.

33% fail on Lighting and signalling (31% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 14% fail on Position lamps (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 13% fail on Front lamps (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.31% fail on Rear lamps
  - 0.24% fail on All position lamps
  - 0.021% fail on Switch
- 12% fail on Registration plate (71% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 11% fail on Headlamp aim (40% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Headlamps (19% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 4.6% fail on Headlamp (17% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.083% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.073% fail on Switch
  - 0.021% fail on Dipswitch
- 4.2% fail on Direction indicators (43% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 4.2% fail on Flashing type (43% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 2.3% fail on Individual lamps (82% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (64% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.45% fail on Side repeaters (45% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.031% fail on Switch
- 3.2% fail on Stop lamp (40% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Fog lamp
  - 1.3% fail on Fog lamp
  - 0.052% fail on Tell tale
  - 0.010% fail on Switch
- 0.052% fail on Horn (91% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.010% fail on Lamp
17% fail on Suspension
- 6.8% fail on Suspension arms (84% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 6.7% fail on Pins / bushes (85% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Attachment
  - 0.042% fail on Condition
- 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (53% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 3.7% fail on Linkage (63% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.75% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.094% fail on Attachment
  - 0.042% fail on Condition
  - 0.010% fail on Presence
- 4.0% fail on Drive shafts
  - 4.0% fail on Front drive shafts
    - 4.0% fail on Constant velocity joints
    - 0.031% fail on Couplings
- 2.4% fail on Front suspension joints (79% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (52% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Condition (52% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Condition (92% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.062% fail on Location
- 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings (74% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Front (66% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Rear (80% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Tie bars / rods
  - 0.17% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.021% fail on Condition
- 0.14% fail on Bonded suspension
  - 0.14% fail on Condition
- 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut (71% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Trailing arms (71% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.083% fail on Pins / bushes (69% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Radius arms (75% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.031% fail on Pins / bushes (74% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Fluid suspension
  - 0.021% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.021% fail on Torque / reaction arms
  - 0.021% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.010% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.010% fail on Attachment
- 0.010% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.010% fail on Condition
12% fail on Brakes (23% better than other 2001 cars)
- 6.8% fail on Brake performance (17% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 3.7% fail on Rear wheels
  - 1.4% fail on Front wheels (42% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.031% fail on Brake operation
- 3.2% fail on Hydraulic systems (46% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 3.1% fail on Components (45% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 3.0% fail on Hoses (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.052% fail on Pipes (99% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.010% fail on Reservoirs
    - 0.010% fail on Servos
  - 0.062% fail on Operation
  - 0.031% fail on Leaks (83% better than other 2001 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Hub components (26% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.35% fail on Brake discs (54% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.031% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.031% fail on Brake calipers (73% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Parking brake (36% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Condition (36% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.40% fail on ABS (51% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.11% fail on Pedal
    - 0.062% fail on Anti-slip
    - 0.052% fail on Condition
- 0.094% fail on Restricted movement (56% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.021% fail on Components
    - 0.021% fail on Servos
  - 0.010% fail on Operation
  - 0.010% fail on Leaks
- 0.010% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.010% fail on Hand operated control valves
  - 0.010% fail on Condition
- 0.010% fail on Mechanical components
  - 0.010% fail on Lever
- 0.010% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  - 0.010% fail on Warning
9.4% fail on Tyres (9.1% better than other 2001 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Tread depth
- 3.5% fail on Condition
- 0.15% fail on Size / type (58% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Valve stem
7.0% fail on Fuel and exhaust
- 4.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (26% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Catalyst (26% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.42% fail on Cap (90% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on System (46% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.042% fail on Hose
  - 0.031% fail on Pipe
- 0.083% fail on Compression ignition (81% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.083% fail on Turbo (78% better than other 2001 cars)
6.1% fail on Driver's view of the road (40% better than other 2001 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Wipers (24% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Washers (73% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Windscreen (47% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Mirrors
- 0.062% fail on Bonnet
2.5% fail on Steering (48% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Steering system (56% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.59% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.29% fail on Steering arm (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Steering rack (56% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Free play (91% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Steering rack (96% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.083% fail on Drag link end
  - 0.042% fail on Lock stop (20 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.031% fail on Other components
    - 0.031% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.32% fail on Power steering
  - 0.17% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.062% fail on Other components
  - 0.052% fail on Operation
  - 0.021% fail on Pump
  - 0.021% fail on Rams
- 0.21% fail on Steering control (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.083% fail on Steering wheel (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Steering operation
1.6% fail on Registration plates and VIN (31% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate (31% worse than other 2001 cars)
0.61% fail on Seat belts (67% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Condition
- 0.062% fail on Requirements
- 0.031% fail on Attachment
0.58% fail on Road wheels
- 0.51% fail on Attachment (71% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2001 cars)
0.45% fail on Body and structure (64% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Doors
  - 0.16% fail on Passengers front
  - 0.031% fail on Drivers
  - 0.010% fail on Passengers other
- 0.16% fail on Body condition (70% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Body security
- 0.010% fail on Vehicle structure
  - 0.010% fail on Chassis
- 0.010% fail on Seats
  - 0.010% fail on Drivers
- 0.010% fail on Load security
  - 0.010% fail on Tailgate
0.010% fail on Towbars
- 0.010% fail on Towbar

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