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Volvo V70 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
53.5% pass rate
from 3,751 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim (33% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Direction indicators (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Flashing type (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.35% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps (19% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp (25% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.080% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp (33% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.027% fail on Switch
    • 0.51% fail on Position lamps (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Position lamp (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Switch (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Main beam tell-tale (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Horn (77% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 16% fail on Brakes (15% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 9.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.4% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.56% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance (58% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.53% fail on Brake discs and drums (52% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Brake discs (51% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
        • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (44% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Electronic stability control (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.67% fail on Hand lever (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Pedal (80% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.080% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.053% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.053% fail on Servos
    • 0.027% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 13% fail on Suspension (20% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Suspension arms (27% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Pins and bushes (98% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover (46% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (53% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.83% fail on Springs (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Mounting
    • 0.77% fail on Other suspension component (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.053% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.72% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.37% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.37% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (86% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.053% fail on Sub-frames (91% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.5% fail on Transmission
      • 3.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.1% fail on Joints
        • 0.27% fail on Drive shaft (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.21% fail on Joints
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Tank
      • 0.16% fail on Pipe
      • 0.080% fail on Hose
    • 0.29% fail on Doors (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door (68% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.080% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.080% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.027% fail on Panel
    • 0.053% fail on Seats
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.027% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.027% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.027% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.027% fail on Chassis
      • 0.027% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.027% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.027% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres (26% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility (22% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (38% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on View to rear (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Mirrors (97% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.27% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.27% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.6% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.080% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.080% fail on Lock stop (30 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.027% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.83% fail on Power steering (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Other components (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
      • 0.24% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.027% fail on Rams
    • 0.61% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.56% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.053% fail on Operation
    • 0.24% fail on Steering play
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.053% fail on Universal joint (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Steering column
    • 0.027% fail on Steering shaft
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (45% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition (54% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (28% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.61% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.080% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.027% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.027% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.40% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (34% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.93% fail on Seat belts (46% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Condition
      • 0.080% fail on Requirements
      • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.027% fail on Airbags
      • 0.027% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.027% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.85% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.77% fail on Road Wheels (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment
    • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 0.19% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Speedometer (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)

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