Volvo V70 MOT Results

Registered in 2000
56.4% pass rate
from 2,103 tests in 2021
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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters (89% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.19% fail on Dipswitch (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp (41% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.048% fail on Switch
    • 0.86% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.57% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.095% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.095% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.095% fail on Horn
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.14% fail on Switch (19 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 7.5% fail on Suspension arms (69% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes (63% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.095% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.095% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (81% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Other suspension component (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.048% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.71% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.71% fail on Springs (75% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Coil springs (73% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Coil spring (73% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.43% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (90% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.33% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.095% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.095% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (66% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.095% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (83% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (83% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (94% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.095% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.095% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.95% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (59% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance (54% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.095% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.048% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.048% fail on Lever
    • 0.67% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.67% fail on Lever
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.38% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.095% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.095% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.095% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.048% fail on Other components
      • 0.048% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.048% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.048% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.048% fail on Servos
    • 0.048% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 8.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (17% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission
      • 2.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.9% fail on Joints
      • 0.095% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.095% fail on Joints
    • 0.71% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.19% fail on Pipe
      • 0.14% fail on System (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Tank
      • 0.048% fail on Hose
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.095% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.095% fail on Door condition
      • 0.095% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.095% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Chassis (82% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Chassis condition (81% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Integral vehicle structure (94% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.048% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.095% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.095% fail on Towbar
      • 0.048% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.048% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.095% fail on Seats
      • 0.048% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.048% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.048% fail on Body
      • 0.048% fail on Panel
    • 0.048% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.048% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 7.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (54% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.048% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.048% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.86% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.095% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.048% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.048% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.43% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (52% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on View to rear
      • 0.38% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.095% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.095% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.7% fail on Steering (49% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.095% fail on Lock stop (23 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Locking devices
    • 2.3% fail on Steering gear (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Steering rack (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.095% fail on Other components
      • 0.048% fail on Operation
    • 0.19% fail on Steering play
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.14% fail on Steering wheel (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Steering column
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (36% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.95% fail on Seat belts (62% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Condition
      • 0.048% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment
    • 0.048% fail on Airbags
      • 0.048% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
  • 0.048% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.048% fail on Doors
      • 0.048% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.048% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.048% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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