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MOT reliability

Volvo V70 r

50 vehicles · 60 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 50 Volvo V70 r vehicles and 60 completed MOT tests, the Volvo V70 r has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 197,896 miles.

50
Vehicles
60
MOT tests
2,196
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Volvo V70 r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volvo V70 r MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension71%
  • Lamps & electrical18%
  • Brakes5%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Steering3%
  • Other3%

Volvo V70 r pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
162100%
17475%
18667%
19786%
20683%

Fuel types: Petrol (45), Other (3), Diesel (2)

Most common Volvo V70 r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo V70 r MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  4. Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  6. Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  7. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  11. Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
  15. Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)

Volvo V70 r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2005 5 17 76% 95,746
2003 4 15 87% 107,445

Volvo V70 r reliability FAQ

Across 50 Volvo V70 r vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volvo V70 r MOT issues are: Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).

The typical Volvo V70 r in our data has covered around 197,896 miles.

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