Volvo V70 MOT Results
Registered in 200763.5% pass rate
from 3,230 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.
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12% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(14% better than other 2007 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Headlamps
- 4.8% fail on Headlamp
- 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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3.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.5% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Individual direction indicators (53% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.062% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.031% fail on Switch
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0.031% fail on
Semaphore
- 0.031% fail on Arm
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2.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.34% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Switch
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0.34% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.31% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.28% fail on Position lamp
- 0.031% fail on All position lamps
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0.19% fail on
Electrical equipment
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Horn
- 0.031% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.031% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.031% fail on
Outline marker lamps
- 0.031% fail on Outline marker lamp
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5.0% fail on
Headlamps
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11% fail on
Brakes
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7.6% fail on
Brake performance
(30% worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(57% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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2.5% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.4% fail on
Rbt
- 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.031% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.031% fail on Service brake performance
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0.031% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.031% fail on Service brake performance
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2.4% fail on
Rbt
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2.4% fail on
Parking brake performance
(86% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Rbt
(84% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (98% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.12% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.062% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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2.3% fail on
Rbt
(84% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.40% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.031% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.031% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.40% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.8% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(57% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(29% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.9% fail on Brake pads
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0.68% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(46% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Brake discs (46% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.062% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.031% fail on Cable
- 0.031% fail on Lever
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1.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.7% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(44% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.031% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.68% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(80% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Hand lever (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Pedal
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0.68% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.65% fail on Lever
- 0.031% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.40% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.031% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.031% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.031% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.031% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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7.6% fail on
Brake performance
(30% worse than other 2007 cars)
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8.8% fail on
Suspension
(46% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Suspension arms
(23% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.96% fail on Ball joint (54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Suspension arm
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2.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(40% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Linkage ball joints (53% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover (52% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Ball joint
- 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.093% fail on Linkage
- 0.062% fail on Anti-roll bar
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1.6% fail on
Springs
(73% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Coil springs
(73% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Coil spring (73% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Mounting
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1.6% fail on
Coil springs
(73% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers (55% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.25% fail on Ball joint
- 0.093% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.28% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.093% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.12% fail on
Axles
- 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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0.093% fail on
Sub-frames
(81% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.031% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.031% fail on Ball joint
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3.9% fail on
Suspension arms
(23% better than other 2007 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Tyres
- 3.9% fail on Condition (29% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth (42% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Size/type
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4.3% fail on
Steering
(43% worse than other 2007 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Steering linkage components
(43% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Track rod end (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Ball joint
- 0.031% fail on Drag link end
- 0.031% fail on Locking devices
- 0.031% fail on Lock stop
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0.62% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.53% fail on Steering rack
- 0.093% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Power steering
(130% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Other components
- 0.031% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.062% fail on Steering wheel (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Steering play
- 0.031% fail on Steering rack
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3.3% fail on
Steering linkage components
(43% worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.1% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(41% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
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1.4% fail on
Transmission
(52% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Drive shafts
(51% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Joints (54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Drive shaft
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0.031% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.031% fail on Joints
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1.4% fail on
Drive shafts
(51% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Fuel system
(100% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Pipe
- 0.031% fail on System
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0.12% fail on
Body
- 0.093% fail on Other body component
- 0.031% fail on Panel
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0.12% fail on
Doors
(72% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.062% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.062% fail on Door condition
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0.062% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.062% fail on Door condition
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0.062% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.062% fail on Bumpers
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0.062% fail on
Seats
- 0.031% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.031% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.031% fail on Undertray
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3.6% fail on
Visibility
(44% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Wipers (49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Washers (54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Bonnet
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0.25% fail on
View to rear
- 0.25% fail on Mirrors
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0.093% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.093% fail on Windscreen
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1.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(79% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(79% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Spark ignition
(81% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.37% fail on
Compression ignition
(73% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.062% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (91% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.77% fail on
Spark ignition
(81% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.093% fail on
Fluid leaks
(77% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Engine oil leaks (81% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Other leaks
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1.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(79% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(35% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.77% fail on Condition
- 0.46% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (50% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Seat belts
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0.59% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.50% fail on Attachment
- 0.093% fail on Condition
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0.46% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.46% fail on Registration plates
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0.031% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.031% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review
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Volvo V70 (2007 - 2016)
Big and practical estate. Perfect for families. Good cabin quality. Plenty of safety kit as standard.