2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Volvo V70 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,518 MOT tests in 2024. 61.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time61.2%
Failed or needed repairs38.8%
Typical mileage at test143,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,518 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.3%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.5%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.5%
    68 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    74 marked dangerous
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.2%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    90 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.4%
  2. Brakes21.7%
  3. Suspension13.7%
  4. Tyres8.7%
  5. Body & chassis5.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  7. Steering4.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2007 Volvo V70?

In 2024, 61.2% of 2007 Volvo V70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,518 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Volvo V70?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Volvo V70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).