2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Volvo V70 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,253 MOT tests in 2024. 55.3% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time55.3%
Failed or needed repairs44.7%
Typical mileage at test153,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,253 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  5. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.5%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.6%
  2. Brakes24.2%
  3. Suspension17.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.0%
  5. Body & chassis10.4%
  6. Steering8.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  8. Tyres6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)16.1%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Volvo V70?

In 2024, 55.3% of 2000 Volvo V70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,253 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Volvo V70?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Volvo V70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).