Volvo V70 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
80.8% pass rate
from 2,021 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (53% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.099% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.099% fail on View to rear
      • 0.099% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.049% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.049% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.45% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.049% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.099% fail on Noise suppression (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Undertray (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.049% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.74% fail on Headlamps (54% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.40% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.40% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (60% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.099% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.099% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.049% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.049% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.049% fail on Horn
  • 2.6% fail on Brakes (39% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums (62% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Brake discs (62% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.049% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt
          • 0.099% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.049% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.049% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.30% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.30% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.099% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.099% fail on Pedal
  • 2.2% fail on Steering (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.049% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.79% fail on Suspension (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.099% fail on Linkage
      • 0.099% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.049% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.049% fail on Springs
      • 0.049% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.049% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.049% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 0.49% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.40% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
      • 0.049% fail on Requirements
    • 0.099% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.45% fail on Body, chassis, structure (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.15% fail on Doors
      • 0.099% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.099% fail on Door condition
      • 0.049% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition
    • 0.099% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Body
      • 0.049% fail on Other body component
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Attachment
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