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Volvo V70 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
59.4% pass rate
from 838 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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Brakes (46% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (50% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.84% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic stability control (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
    • 0.72% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.48% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
    • 0.72% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.48% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.48% fail on Lever
    • 0.48% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.24% fail on Servos (10 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.12% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.24% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.7% fail on Direction indicators (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Flashing type (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.95% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.60% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 4.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 4.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.95% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.72% fail on Springs
      • 0.36% fail on Coil springs (75% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Coil spring (75% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.60% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.48% fail on Axles
      • 0.36% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Axle
    • 0.48% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (90% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.4% fail on Transmission (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.36% fail on Joints
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.60% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Hose (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
    • 0.60% fail on Doors
      • 0.36% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition
      • 0.24% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
    • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure (75% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (75% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Seats
      • 0.36% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.24% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.12% fail on Bracket
    • 0.24% fail on Body
      • 0.24% fail on Panel
    • 0.24% fail on Boot lid (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Boot lid condition (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Chassis
      • 0.12% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.12% fail on Towbar
      • 0.12% fail on Other towbar components
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (46% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.60% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.72% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.60% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.60% fail on Washers (81% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on View to rear
      • 0.36% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Lock stop
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.4% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Other components
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.12% fail on Rams
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition (86% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.36% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (62% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (58% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.72% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.60% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition

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