VOLVO V70 MOT Pass Rate
70.2% of 16,157 VOLVO V70 MOT tests pass.
The V70 passes 70.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all VOLVO models (79.9%).
The VOLVO V70 passes 70.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 85.5% at 6–10 years to 66.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 85.5% | 1,065 | 90,154 miles |
| 10–15 years | 78.0% | 3,884 | 126,022 miles |
| 15+ years | 66.0% | 11,208 | 153,442 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO V70
The most common reason the VOLVO V70 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 66.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 66.7% | not working |
| Brakes | 39.9% | efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 37.3% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 24.8% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Body, chassis, structure | 16.6% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 12.6% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Visibility | 12.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.6% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.2% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.7% | fixing missing |
Related VOLVO models
- VOLVO V40 — 77.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC60 — 83.2% pass rate
- VOLVO XC40 — 91.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC90 — 77.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 79.7% pass rate
- VOLVO V50 — 61.8% pass rate