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Volvo V70 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
57.8% pass rate
from 4,368 tests in 2021
(9.3% better than other 2005 cars)
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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (57% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.069% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.092% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.092% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.60% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.57% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.092% fail on Brake performance not tested (73% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.092% fail on Brake linings (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.98% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.092% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.046% fail on Lever
        • 0.023% fail on Cable
        • 0.023% fail on Linkage
    • 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.046% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Hand lever (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
    • 0.14% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Flexible brake hoses (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.046% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.046% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.023% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.023% fail on Leaks
    • 0.023% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Headlamps (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Headlamp (50% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.023% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (74% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp (60% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (50% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (50% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Individual direction indicators (61% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.092% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.50% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.023% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.39% fail on Position lamps (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.023% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.023% fail on Switch
    • 0.37% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
      • 0.092% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.069% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.046% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Suspension arm (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (27% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (77% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Mounting
    • 0.71% fail on Other suspension component (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.023% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings (87% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.092% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.046% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (97% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.5% fail on Transmission
      • 3.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.3% fail on Joints
        • 0.092% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
        • 0.023% fail on Prop shaft
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Hose
      • 0.023% fail on Tank
      • 0.023% fail on System
    • 0.25% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.092% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.092% fail on Door condition
      • 0.046% fail on Other passenger's door (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Door condition (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Catch
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.092% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.046% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.092% fail on Body
      • 0.069% fail on Other body component
      • 0.023% fail on Panel
    • 0.069% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.069% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.046% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.046% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.023% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.023% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.023% fail on Chassis
      • 0.023% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.023% fail on Towbar
      • 0.023% fail on Other towbar components
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (34% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (29% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Steering (50% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Steering linkage components (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Track rod end (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Lock stop (115 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.046% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
        • 0.023% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.023% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack (50% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Power steering (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
      • 0.046% fail on Rams
    • 0.092% fail on Steering play
      • 0.092% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility (44% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (45% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (53% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.023% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (63% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Catalyst emissions (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Compression ignition (49% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (48% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.092% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.023% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.023% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (59% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Seat belts (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Condition
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment
      • 0.023% fail on Requirements
    • 0.50% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
    • 0.023% fail on Condition

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