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Volvo V70 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
73.2% pass rate
from 1,626 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators (92% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type (92% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.062% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.062% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.062% fail on Horn
    • 0.062% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.062% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.062% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.062% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.062% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Suspension (51% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.37% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.37% fail on Anti-roll bars (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.062% fail on Linkage
      • 0.062% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.062% fail on Axles
      • 0.062% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.062% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.062% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.062% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.062% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.2% fail on Brakes (30% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.43% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.43% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.86% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.062% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.74% fail on Brake performance (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (69% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.062% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.062% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.062% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.1% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Steering linkage components (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Track rod end (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.062% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.062% fail on Power steering
      • 0.062% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.062% fail on Steering play
      • 0.062% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.062% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.062% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.62% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.062% fail on Panel
      • 0.062% fail on Other body component
    • 0.062% fail on Load security
      • 0.062% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.062% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.062% fail on Doors
      • 0.062% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.062% fail on Door condition
    • 0.062% fail on Undertray
  • 0.62% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.25% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.062% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.062% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.49% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.062% fail on Airbags
      • 0.062% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.062% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.062% fail on Attachment
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