Volvo S70 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
65.7% pass rate
from 265 tests in 2021
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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 8.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (200% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.75% fail on Plate brake tester (28 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.75% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 6.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.75% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.75% fail on Lever
    • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.38% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.38% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp
  • 8.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.7% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.38% fail on Joints
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.75% fail on Engine mounting (13 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Engine mounting condition (20 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.38% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.38% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.38% fail on Doors
      • 0.38% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition
  • 6.8% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.75% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (84% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Axles
      • 0.38% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.38% fail on Springs
      • 0.38% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.38% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.38% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.7% fail on Steering
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.75% fail on Power steering
      • 0.38% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.38% fail on Pump
    • 0.75% fail on Steering play (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Steering rack (13 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.38% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.38% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition (56% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.38% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.38% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.75% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.75% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Size/type
  • 0.75% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (80% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.75% fail on Condition
  • 0.75% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.38% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Attachment
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates

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