Volvo V70 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
77.7% pass rate
from 1,724 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (38% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.64% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.52% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.058% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (44% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.058% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.058% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.058% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.058% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.058% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.058% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 3.5% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.4% fail on Brakes (33% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.35% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.58% fail on Brake performance (72% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.23% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.058% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.058% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 3.2% fail on Suspension (56% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (46% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint (61% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.99% fail on Springs (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Coil springs (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Coil spring (73% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.29% fail on Anti-roll bars (65% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.058% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.058% fail on Axles
      • 0.058% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.058% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint
  • 2.7% fail on Visibility (35% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.058% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.058% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (56% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.23% fail on Spark ignition (77% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.64% fail on Body, chassis, structure (67% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.058% fail on Tank
      • 0.058% fail on Pipe
    • 0.17% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.058% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Body
      • 0.058% fail on Other body component
    • 0.058% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.058% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
    • 0.058% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.058% fail on Condition
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