Volvo V70 MOT Results
Registered in 201072.2% pass rate
from 3,074 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.
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9.0% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(24% better than other 2010 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.065% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (79% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Direction indicators
(41% worse than other 2010 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Flashing type
(41% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (56% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.20% fail on All direction indicators
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2.9% fail on
Flashing type
(41% worse than other 2010 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Headlamps
(35% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp (38% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.065% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (40% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.26% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.26% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.20% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.20% fail on Position lamp
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0.16% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.13% fail on Horn
- 0.033% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.033% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.033% fail on Reversing lamps
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3.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
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5.9% fail on
Tyres
- 3.8% fail on Condition (31% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Tread depth (33% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Size/type
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4.7% fail on
Suspension
(64% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Suspension arms
(44% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.39% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.98% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(72% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Linkage ball joints (65% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Linkage
- 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.033% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
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0.85% fail on
Springs
(84% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Coil springs
(84% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Coil spring (84% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Coil springs
(84% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers (57% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.16% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.065% fail on Ball joint
- 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.098% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.033% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
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0.033% fail on
Axles
- 0.033% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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2.3% fail on
Suspension arms
(44% better than other 2010 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Brakes
(46% better than other 2010 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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3.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(47% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Brake pads (47% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Brake linings
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0.29% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(74% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Brake discs (74% better than other 2010 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(47% worse than other 2010 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Brake performance
(72% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.68% fail on
Service brake performance
(66% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Rbt
(67% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.033% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.65% fail on
Rbt
(67% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(91% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(77% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(76% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.033% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.13% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(76% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.098% fail on
Parking brake performance
(88% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.098% fail on
Rbt
(87% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.098% fail on
Rbt
(87% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.68% fail on
Service brake performance
(66% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.098% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.098% fail on Pedal
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0.098% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(83% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Anti-lock braking system (79% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.065% fail on
Parking brake control
(82% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Lever
- 0.033% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.065% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.065% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.033% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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3.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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4.1% fail on
Visibility
(23% better than other 2010 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Washers
- 1.7% fail on Wipers (33% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Bonnet
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0.098% fail on
View to rear
- 0.098% fail on Mirrors
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0.033% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.033% fail on Windscreen
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3.4% fail on
Steering
(45% worse than other 2010 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 2.1% fail on Track rod end
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint
- 0.098% fail on Drag link end
- 0.033% fail on Locking devices
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1.1% fail on
Steering gear
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.065% fail on
Steering play
- 0.065% fail on Steering rack
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2.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
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1.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(48% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(45% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.85% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.033% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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0.36% fail on
Spark ignition
(83% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Catalyst emissions (93% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Compression ignition
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(45% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(68% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Exhaust system (59% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Transmission
(84% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Drive shafts
(83% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Drive shafts
(83% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Doors
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0.065% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.065% fail on Door condition
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0.065% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.065% fail on Door condition
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0.033% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.033% fail on Door condition
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0.065% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.065% fail on
Body
- 0.065% fail on Other body component
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0.033% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.033% fail on Tank
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0.033% fail on
Seats
- 0.033% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.033% fail on Undertray
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0.55% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.42% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.39% fail on Condition
- 0.033% fail on Attachment
- 0.098% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Airbags
- 0.033% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.42% fail on
Seat belts
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0.36% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.20% fail on Attachment
- 0.16% fail on Condition
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0.33% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.33% fail on Registration plates
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.