Volvo S70 MOT Results

Registered in 1998
64.5% pass rate
from 256 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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 4.7% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 5.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.39% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.39% fail on Cable
    • 1.6% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pedal (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.39% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.39% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.78% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.78% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.78% fail on Switch
    • 0.78% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.78% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.39% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.39% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 8.6% fail on Suspension
    • 5.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.78% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.39% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.78% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.78% fail on Springs
      • 0.78% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.78% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
  • 7.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.3% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.39% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.39% fail on Doors
      • 0.39% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.39% fail on Hinge
    • 0.39% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.39% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.39% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.39% fail on View to rear
      • 0.39% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.3% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.39% fail on Operation
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (79% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (83% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Catalyst emissions (86% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.39% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.39% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.78% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (81% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment

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