Volvo V70
MOT data from 62,491 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 77.4%. Average mileage at test: 140,495 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3,373 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2,157 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,999 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,415 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1,273 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1,227 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,215 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,097 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1,080 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 976 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 41,622 | 78.9% |
| Petrol | 20,742 | 74.3% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,262 | 71.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1998 | 1,821 | 72.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, warning device shows system malfunction, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 1999 | 2,019 | 73.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2000 | 1,745 | 72.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2001 | 2,362 | 72.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2002 | 3,347 | 71% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2003 | 3,594 | 72.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2004 | 3,947 | 71.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2005 | 4,610 | 74% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2006 | 3,531 | 75.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2007 | 4,072 | 77.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2008 | 5,413 | 79.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2009 | 6,297 | 77.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2010 | 4,046 | 80.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2011 | 2,750 | 83.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2012 | 2,255 | 81.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2013 | 2,252 | 82.8% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 2,886 | 85.9% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2015 | 3,084 | 85.8% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2016 | 1,158 | 88.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
127,034 mi
Median
158,579 mi
75th percentile
193,387 mi
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