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Volvo V70 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
68.4% pass rate
from 3,879 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.052% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (34% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (34% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (52% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.052% fail on Horn (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.026% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.026% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.026% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 8.0% fail on Suspension (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.052% fail on Linkage
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (47% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Mounting
    • 0.49% fail on Wheel bearings (45% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers (72% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.052% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.026% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Condition (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (21% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear
      • 0.28% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.052% fail on Window (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.3% fail on Brakes (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.59% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Brake discs (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake imbalance (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (88% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.052% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.026% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.026% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.36% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Anti-lock braking system (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.052% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic parking brake
      • 0.026% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.052% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Pedal
  • 3.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (57% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (57% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.052% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.052% fail on Joints
    • 0.39% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
      • 0.077% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.052% fail on Door condition
        • 0.026% fail on Catch
      • 0.052% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.052% fail on Door condition
    • 0.10% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.026% fail on Tank
      • 0.026% fail on Pipe
      • 0.026% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.026% fail on System
    • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.077% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.026% fail on Bracket
    • 0.052% fail on Body
      • 0.052% fail on Other body component
    • 0.026% fail on Seats
      • 0.026% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.026% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.026% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Operation (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Other components
      • 0.052% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.026% fail on Steering play
      • 0.026% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (34% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.57% fail on Spark ignition (84% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Catalyst emissions (96% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.077% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.026% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.026% fail on Undertray
  • 0.62% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (48% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
  • 0.026% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.026% fail on Speedometer
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