Volvo V70 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
83.7% pass rate
from 2,030 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo V70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.0% fail on Tyres (39% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (99% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.099% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.84% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.099% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 2.7% fail on Brakes
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.25% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.25% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.44% fail on Brake performance (59% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.099% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.099% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.049% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.049% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.099% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.099% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.049% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.049% fail on Pedal
    • 0.049% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.049% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.9% fail on Visibility (51% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (53% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Washers (57% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.099% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.049% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.049% fail on View to rear
      • 0.049% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.049% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.69% fail on Steering
    • 0.64% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.64% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.049% fail on Power steering
      • 0.049% fail on Operation
  • 0.59% fail on Suspension (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Suspension arms (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.099% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.099% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.049% fail on Springs
      • 0.049% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.049% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.049% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage ball joints
  • 0.44% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.25% fail on Transmission
      • 0.25% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.25% fail on Joints
    • 0.15% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.049% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.049% fail on Pipe
  • 0.34% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
    • 0.099% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.099% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.049% fail on Condition
    • 0.049% fail on Attachment
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