VOLVO V70 MOT pass rate
70.6% of 62,939 VOLVO V70 MOT tests pass.
The V70 passes 70.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all VOLVO models (80.1%).
The VOLVO V70 passes 70.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 84.2% at 6–10 years to 66.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (7) | 7 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 84.2% | 5,721 | 87,215 miles |
| 10–15 years | 76.6% | 16,461 | 126,620 miles |
| 15+ years | 66.3% | 40,750 | 152,541 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 67.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 67.3% | Not working |
| Brakes | 40.8% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 35.4% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 24.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.7% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 12.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 12.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.4% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | Fixing missing |
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 V60 — 82.6% pass rate
- VOLVO V50 — 62.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLVO V70?
- 70.6% of VOLVO V70 MOT tests pass, based on 62,939 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLVO V70?
- The most common reason the VOLVO V70 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 67.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the VOLVO V70'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.