VOLVO S70 MOT pass rate
72.8% of 1,090 VOLVO S70 MOT tests pass.
The S70 passes 72.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all VOLVO models (80.1%).
The VOLVO S70 passes 72.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| 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 | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 72.8% | 1,088 | 134,865 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO S70
The most common reason the VOLVO S70 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 61.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Projected beam image is obviously incorrect".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 61.6% | Projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
| Brakes | 49.0% | Warning lamp indicates an abs fault |
| Suspension | 33.6% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 28.9% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 24.1% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 17.4% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Steering | 14.6% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 13.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Identification of the vehicle | 6.2% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related VOLVO models
- VOLVO XC60 — 85.1% pass rate
- VOLVO V40 — 77.8% pass rate
- VOLVO XC40 — 92.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC90 — 80.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V70 — 70.6% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 82.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLVO S70?
- 72.8% of VOLVO S70 MOT tests pass, based on 1,090 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLVO S70?
- The most common reason the VOLVO S70 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 61.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Projected beam image is obviously incorrect".
- Does this show the VOLVO S70's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLVO service history guide for how to check and keep one.