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Volvo V70 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
56.8% pass rate
from 3,408 tests in 2021
(8.2% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (31% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (75% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 8.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.6% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.059% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.059% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.029% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.73% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.088% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.059% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.059% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Lever (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.53% fail on Hand lever (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.47% fail on Flexible brake hoses (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Rigid brake pipes (88% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.059% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.029% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.029% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.2% fail on Headlamps (51% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Headlamp (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.029% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.82% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (92% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (59% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (40% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (57% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.29% fail on Horn
      • 0.088% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.029% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.029% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.2% fail on Suspension (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (33% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (44% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Linkage ball joints (44% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.059% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.79% fail on Other suspension component (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (78% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.088% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (94% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.029% fail on Sub-frame
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Condition (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 6.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (16% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission (27% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts (26% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Joints (26% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.088% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.088% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Tank
      • 0.088% fail on Hose (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
      • 0.029% fail on Panel
    • 0.088% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.088% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.059% fail on Bracket
      • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.088% fail on Seats
      • 0.059% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.059% fail on Doors (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
      • 0.029% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
    • 0.029% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.029% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 5.3% fail on Steering (61% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Steering linkage components (92% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Track rod end (95% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Lock stop (112 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.29% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.059% fail on Operation
    • 0.26% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.029% fail on Operation
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.088% fail on Steering wheel (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility (44% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (45% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (55% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.029% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.029% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (67% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Catalyst emissions (84% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (76% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.029% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.29% fail on Compression ignition (79% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (87% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.029% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.029% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.088% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (38% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.85% fail on Condition
      • 0.059% fail on Requirements
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment
      • 0.029% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.53% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.029% fail on Condition
  • 0.088% fail on Seat belt installation check (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Belt(s)/padding (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Anchorages

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