Volvo V70 MOT data by year
The Volvo V70 appears in 285,279 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1996–2021. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension, and its overall pass rate is 76.5%.
285,279
MOT tests analysed
76.5%
Pass rate
23.5%
Fail rate
1996–2021
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 12,751 | 82.2% | 17.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 9,540 | 82.0% | 18.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 10,295 | 82.2% | 17.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 11,531 | 84.7% | 15.3% | Tyres |
| 2015 | 11,522 | 86.9% | 13.1% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.4% | 41,129 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.8% | 25,070 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.7% | 22,083 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.2% | 17,813 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.6% | 13,032 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.9% | 11,049 |
| 7 | Steering | 3.4% | 9,662 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 8,135 |
Methodology & source. Based on 285,279 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.