Volvo V70 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
66.6% pass rate
from 4,115 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (34% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators (76% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type (75% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (91% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.024% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.024% fail on Arm
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (22% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (59% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.024% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.024% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.024% fail on Horn
  • 8.7% fail on Suspension (41% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms (25% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Springs (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Coil springs (51% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Coil spring (51% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (53% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Linkage ball joints (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.56% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.097% fail on Axles
      • 0.073% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.049% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.024% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.024% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.024% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (25% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Size/type
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Washers (53% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (40% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.073% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.073% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.024% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.9% fail on Brakes (44% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (35% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (34% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.51% fail on Brake discs and drums (56% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Brake discs (56% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (47% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.00% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake imbalance (86% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.049% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Rbt
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.097% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Pedal
    • 0.097% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Anti-lock braking system (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.024% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.024% fail on Brake fluid
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (39% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (39% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (93% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.049% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.024% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.39% fail on Spark ignition (86% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Catalyst emissions (95% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.073% fail on Undertray
    • 0.049% fail on Fluid leaks (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Engine oil leaks (79% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Transmission (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Drive shafts (69% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Joints (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.049% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition
      • 0.024% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.097% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.073% fail on Pipe
      • 0.024% fail on Tank
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.097% fail on Other body component
      • 0.024% fail on Body condition
    • 0.049% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.049% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.049% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.049% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.049% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.024% fail on Towbar
      • 0.024% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.024% fail on Load security
      • 0.024% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.024% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.024% fail on Undertray
  • 2.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (37% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.73% fail on Steering gear (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Power steering
      • 0.049% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
    • 0.024% fail on Steering shaft
    • 0.024% fail on Steering play
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.66% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (39% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.34% fail on Condition
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.024% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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