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Volvo V70 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
55.6% pass rate
from 1,281 tests in 2020
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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Brakes (44% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (39% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 8.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 4.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.70% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 8.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic stability control (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (65% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads (66% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.39% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.078% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.078% fail on Cable
        • 0.078% fail on Lever
    • 0.86% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.86% fail on Lever
    • 0.62% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.47% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
    • 0.62% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.078% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.078% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.078% fail on Leaks
    • 0.078% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.078% fail on Brake fluid
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.6% fail on Direction indicators (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Flashing type (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on All direction indicators (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (72% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.7% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.078% fail on All position lamps
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies) (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.078% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.70% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (65% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.55% fail on Switch
    • 0.23% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.078% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 7.8% fail on Suspension arms (89% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.078% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.078% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.0% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.078% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.62% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (88% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Wheel bearings (71% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Springs (73% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Coil springs (69% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Coil spring (74% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.39% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.078% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (22% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.47% fail on Joints
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.94% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Pipe
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.16% fail on Tank
      • 0.16% fail on System
      • 0.078% fail on Hose
    • 0.94% fail on Doors
      • 0.47% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition
      • 0.39% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
      • 0.078% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.078% fail on Door condition
    • 0.39% fail on Engine mounting (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Engine mounting condition (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Bracket
    • 0.31% fail on Towbar
      • 0.31% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.23% fail on Chassis (83% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Chassis condition (83% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.078% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.078% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.078% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.078% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 7.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (40% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.078% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.078% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.86% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.078% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks (83% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.078% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 6.3% fail on Steering (58% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Steering linkage components (71% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Track rod end (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.078% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.6% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Rams (13 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.078% fail on Pump
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.078% fail on Steering column
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition (64% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.55% fail on Size/type (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility (33% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (64% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.078% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (62% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts (62% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas (95% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Attachment
      • 0.078% fail on Requirements
    • 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.86% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.86% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.55% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment
    • 0.078% fail on Condition
  • 0.078% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.078% fail on Doors
      • 0.078% fail on Emergency exits

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