Volvo V70 MOT Results
Registered in 200056.4% pass rate
from 2,103 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.
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17% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(15% worse than other 2000 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Direction indicators
(120% worse than other 2000 cars)
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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
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5.1% fail on
Flashing type
(120% worse than other 2000 cars)
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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)
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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)
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2.0% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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2.0% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.048% fail on Switch
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2.0% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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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
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0.38% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.24% fail on Position lamp
- 0.14% fail on Switch (19 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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5.1% fail on
Direction indicators
(120% worse than other 2000 cars)
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14% fail on
Suspension
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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
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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)
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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
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0.71% fail on
Springs
(75% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Coil springs
(73% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Coil spring (73% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Coil springs
(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)
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0.33% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
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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
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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
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7.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(69% worse than other 2000 cars)
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14% fail on
Brakes
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8.7% fail on
Brake performance
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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)
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2.7% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.6% fail on
Rbt
- 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.048% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
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0.048% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.048% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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2.6% fail on
Rbt
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2.3% fail on
Parking brake performance
(83% worse than other 2000 cars)
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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)
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0.095% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.095% fail on Parking brake performance
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2.2% fail on
Rbt
(83% worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.95% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(59% better than other 2000 cars)
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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)
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0.86% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(62% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Brake performance not tested
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5.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(66% worse than other 2000 cars)
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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
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2.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.9% fail on Brake pads
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1.2% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.2% fail on Brake discs
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0.048% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.048% fail on Lever
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1.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.67% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.67% fail on Lever
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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
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0.095% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.095% fail on Brake fluid
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0.095% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.048% fail on Other components
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0.048% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.048% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
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0.048% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.048% fail on Servos
- 0.048% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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8.7% fail on
Brake performance
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8.0% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(17% better than other 2000 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
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2.9% fail on
Transmission
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2.9% fail on
Drive shafts
- 2.9% fail on Joints
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0.095% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.095% fail on Joints
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2.9% fail on
Drive shafts
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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
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0.33% fail on
Doors
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0.14% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.14% fail on Door condition
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0.095% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.095% fail on Door condition
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0.095% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.095% fail on Door condition
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0.14% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.19% fail on
Chassis
(82% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Chassis condition (81% better than other 2000 cars)
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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
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0.095% fail on
Towbar
- 0.048% fail on Other towbar components
- 0.048% fail on Vehicle structure
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0.095% fail on
Seats
- 0.048% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.048% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.048% fail on
Body
- 0.048% fail on Panel
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0.048% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.048% fail on Boot lid condition
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7.7% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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7.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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0.048% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.048% fail on Catalytic converter
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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
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0.048% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.048% fail on NOx sensor
- 0.048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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6.7% fail on
Spark ignition
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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
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7.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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)
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0.38% fail on
View to rear
- 0.38% fail on Mirrors
- 0.14% fail on Bonnet
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0.095% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.095% fail on Windscreen
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5.7% fail on
Steering
(49% worse than other 2000 cars)
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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
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2.3% fail on
Steering gear
(120% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Steering rack (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Power steering
- 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.095% fail on Other components
- 0.048% fail on Operation
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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
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3.0% fail on
Steering linkage components
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4.8% fail on
Tyres
- 2.7% fail on Condition
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth
- 0.29% fail on Size/type
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2.5% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(36% better than other 2000 cars)
- 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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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
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0.048% fail on
Airbags
- 0.048% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.95% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.95% fail on Registration plates
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0.29% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.29% fail on Attachment
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0.048% fail on
Buses and coaches supplementary tests
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0.048% fail on
Doors
- 0.048% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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0.048% fail on
Doors
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0.048% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.048% fail on Belt(s)/padding