Volvo V70: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was recorded as a failure area in 8.8% of Volvo V70 MOT tests — 25,081 tests out of 285,341. It shows up most on 1998 and 2002 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4,061 | 13.5% |
| 1998 | 5,862 | 14.1% |
| 1999 | 7,227 | 11.8% |
| 2000 | 10,102 | 11.8% |
| 2001 | 12,609 | 12.7% |
| 2002 | 18,166 | 13.6% |
| 2003 | 19,439 | 13.1% |
| 2004 | 21,923 | 13.1% |
| 2005 | 24,492 | 12.5% |
| 2006 | 18,969 | 13.1% |
| 2007 | 18,430 | 10.3% |
| 2008 | 21,930 | 3.8% |
| 2009 | 24,025 | 4.5% |
| 2010 | 17,829 | 4.0% |
| 2011 | 12,751 | 3.6% |
| 2012 | 9,543 | 4.1% |
| 2013 | 10,296 | 3.7% |
| 2014 | 11,533 | 3.4% |
| 2015 | 11,525 | 3.1% |
| 2016 | 4,280 | 2.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.