2006 Volvo V70 MOT Results

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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.

14% fail on Lighting and signalling (20% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Registration plate (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Position lamps (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 3.9% fail on Front lamps (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on All position lamps
  - 0.021% fail on Rear lamps
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.4% fail on Headlamps (75% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Headlamp (75% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.021% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.021% fail on Switch
- 0.46% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Direction indicators (57% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.46% fail on Flashing type (57% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.084% fail on Individual lamps (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.021% fail on Direction indicators
- 0.13% fail on Fog lamp (69% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Fog lamp (73% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.021% fail on Switch
- 0.042% fail on Horn (79% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.021% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.021% fail on Switch
8.6% fail on Tyres (25% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Tread depth
- 4.0% fail on Condition (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Size / type
6.0% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Steering system (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 5.7% fail on Track rod end (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.084% fail on Lock stop (145 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.042% fail on Free play
    - 0.042% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.042% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.021% fail on Steering arm
- 0.063% fail on Steering operation
- 0.042% fail on Steering control
  - 0.042% fail on Steering wheel (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Power steering
  - 0.021% fail on Other components
3.8% fail on Fuel and exhaust (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Exhaust system (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Fuel system (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on System
  - 0.10% fail on Cap
  - 0.063% fail on Tank (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Spark ignition
  - 0.063% fail on Catalyst
3.5% fail on Brakes (20% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Brake performance
  - 1.0% fail on Rear wheels (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.40% fail on Front wheels (52% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.021% fail on Brake operation
- 1.3% fail on Hub components (32% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Brake pads (33% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.021% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.55% fail on Parking brake (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.55% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.19% fail on Components
    - 0.10% fail on Hoses
    - 0.042% fail on Pipes
    - 0.021% fail on Reservoirs
    - 0.021% fail on Servos
  - 0.021% fail on Operation
- 0.084% fail on ABS
- 0.021% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.021% fail on Pedal
    - 0.021% fail on Anti-slip
- 0.021% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.021% fail on Components
    - 0.021% fail on Hoses
3.3% fail on Driver's view of the road (36% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Wipers
- 0.71% fail on Windscreen
- 0.34% fail on Washers (82% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Mirrors
- 0.063% fail on Bonnet
1.4% fail on Suspension (72% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Suspension arms (64% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.29% fail on Pins / bushes (65% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.021% fail on Condition
- 0.29% fail on Front suspension joints
- 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars (61% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Linkage (58% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.042% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.021% fail on Condition
- 0.21% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Front drive shafts (83% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Constant velocity joints (83% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers (62% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings (69% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Front
- 0.042% fail on General condition (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Coil springs
  - 0.021% fail on Condition
- 0.021% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.021% fail on Attachment
- 0.021% fail on Bonded suspension
  - 0.021% fail on Condition
- 0.021% fail on Tie bars / rods
  - 0.021% fail on Condition
- 0.021% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.021% fail on Condition
- 0.021% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.021% fail on Condition
0.59% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 0.59% fail on Registration plate
0.46% fail on Seat belts
- 0.38% fail on Condition
- 0.063% fail on Requirements
- 0.063% fail on Attachment
0.38% fail on Road wheels
- 0.25% fail on Condition
- 0.13% fail on Attachment
0.15% fail on Body and structure
- 0.063% fail on Body condition
- 0.063% fail on Doors
  - 0.042% fail on Passengers front
  - 0.021% fail on Drivers
- 0.021% fail on Body security

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