Volvo V70: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 14.4% of Volvo V70 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2011, 2012 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 12,751 | 11.0% |
| 2012 | 9,540 | 9.9% |
| 2013 | 10,295 | 6.9% |
| 2014 | 11,531 | 4.0% |
| 2015 | 11,522 | 3.6% |
Methodology & source. 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.