Volvo V70 MOT Results
Registered in 200051.7% pass rate
from 4,132 tests in 2017
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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.
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29% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(19% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 10% fail on Registration plate lamp (72% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 9.2% fail on Headlamp aim (34% worse than other 2000 cars)
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9.1% fail on
Position lamps
(40% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 7.5% fail on Front lamps (56% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.19% fail on All position lamps (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Switch (15 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Direction indicators
(92% worse than other 2000 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Flashing type
(92% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Individual lamps (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (45% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.41% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.048% fail on Switch
- 0.024% fail on Tell tales
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5.3% fail on
Flashing type
(92% worse than other 2000 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp
- 0.27% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.073% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.048% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.024% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.073% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.048% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.024% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (56% better than other 2000 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 2.0% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.19% fail on Tell tale
- 0.048% fail on Switch
- 0.92% fail on Battery
- 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.073% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.073% fail on Horn (87% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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19% fail on
Suspension
(13% better than other 2000 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(43% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (49% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
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5.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 4.4% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (32% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.17% fail on Linkage condition (71% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Condition
- 0.048% fail on Attachment
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4.1% fail on
Drive shafts
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4.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 4.1% fail on Constant velocity joints
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0.073% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.073% fail on Drive shafts
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4.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 3.1% fail on Front suspension joints (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.5% fail on Condition
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0.87% fail on
Coil springs
(72% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.58% fail on Condition
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0.56% fail on
Wheel bearings
(71% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Front
- 0.097% fail on Rear (92% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.34% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.19% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.17% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.024% fail on Attachment
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0.073% fail on
Sub-frames
(85% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.024% fail on Condition
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0.048% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.048% fail on Condition
- 0.048% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.048% fail on
Prescribed areas
(99% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Component mounting
- 0.024% fail on Spring mounting
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0.024% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.024% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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6.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(43% worse than other 2000 cars)
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18% fail on
Brakes
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11% fail on
Brake performance
(17% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 6.7% fail on Parking brake performance (56% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Rear wheels (21% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Front wheels (32% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.024% fail on Brake operation
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3.8% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(42% better than other 2000 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Components
(42% better than other 2000 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Hoses (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Pipes (96% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.048% fail on Servos
- 0.12% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.12% fail on Operation
- 0.024% fail on Leaks
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3.5% fail on
Components
(42% better than other 2000 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Hub components
- 2.7% fail on Brake pads
- 0.61% fail on Brake discs
- 0.12% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.048% fail on Brake back plates
- 2.6% fail on ABS (85% worse than other 2000 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Parking brake
(110% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.22% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.22% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.22% fail on
Pedal
- 0.17% fail on Condition
- 0.048% fail on Anti-slip
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0.22% fail on
Pedal
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0.024% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.024% fail on Cable
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0.024% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.024% fail on Leaks
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11% fail on
Brake performance
(17% worse than other 2000 cars)
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8.8% fail on
Tyres
- 4.5% fail on Condition
- 4.4% fail on Tread depth
- 0.27% fail on Size/type
- 0.22% fail on Valve stem
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8.5% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(22% better than other 2000 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Exhaust system
- 3.4% fail on Emissions (46% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.87% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.39% fail on System
- 0.36% fail on Cap
- 0.073% fail on Hose
- 0.024% fail on Tank
- 0.024% fail on Pipe
- 0.61% fail on Emissions not tested (46% better than other 2000 cars)
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7.4% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(23% better than other 2000 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Wipers
- 1.3% fail on Washers (64% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Mirrors
- 0.31% fail on Windscreen
- 0.048% fail on Bonnet
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6.8% fail on
Steering
(45% worse than other 2000 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Steering system
(51% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Track rod end
- 1.9% fail on Steering rack (86% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.56% fail on
Free play
(4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Lock stop (49 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Steering arm (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Drag link end
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0.073% fail on
Other components
- 0.048% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.024% fail on Steering component
- 0.024% fail on Intermediate drop arm
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0.51% fail on
Power steering
- 0.29% fail on Other components
- 0.097% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.073% fail on Operation
- 0.048% fail on Rams
- 0.024% fail on Pump
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0.19% fail on
Steering control
(180% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Steering wheel (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Steering column
- 0.024% fail on Steering lock
- 0.17% fail on Steering operation
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6.1% fail on
Steering system
(51% worse than other 2000 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(43% better than other 2000 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 1.6% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.024% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.024% fail on Passengers airbag
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1.3% fail on
Seat belts
(62% better than other 2000 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Attachment
- 0.073% fail on Requirements
- 0.048% fail on Prescribed areas (98% better than other 2000 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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1.6% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate
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1.4% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(63% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Doors
- 0.63% fail on Passengers other (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Drivers
- 0.073% fail on Passengers front
- 0.22% fail on Body condition (88% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Seats
- 0.12% fail on Passengers
- 0.024% fail on Drivers
- 0.12% fail on Engine mountings
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0.097% fail on
Load security
- 0.048% fail on Bootlid
- 0.048% fail on Tailgate
- 0.024% fail on Body security
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0.77% fail on
Doors
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0.44% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.41% fail on Attachment
- 0.024% fail on Condition
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0.15% fail on
Towbars
- 0.073% fail on Towbar (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Vehicle structure