MOT reliability
Volvo V70 d5
4 vehicles · 84 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Volvo V70 d5 vehicles and 84 completed MOT tests, the Volvo V70 d5 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 143,912 miles.
4
Vehicles
84
MOT tests
8,375
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Volvo V70 d5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volvo V70 d5 MOT tests:
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Other52%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension40%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Brakes9%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Identification & plates2%
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Body & structure1%
Volvo V70 d5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 7 | 57% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 6 | 50% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Volvo V70 d5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo V70 d5 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (5 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (5 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) (4 times)
- door sill covers fitted. (4 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
Volvo V70 d5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 132,871 |
| 2008 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 151,950 |
| 2003 | 2 | 49 | 71% | 146,916 |
Volvo V70 d5 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Volvo V70 d5 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volvo V70 d5 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)); Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)).
The typical Volvo V70 d5 in our data has covered around
143,912 miles.
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