1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Volvo V70 MOT pass rate and common faults

911 MOT tests in 2024. 60.6% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time60.6%
Failed or needed repairs39.4%
Typical mileage at test159,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 911 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.4%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.2%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes25.7%
  2. Lights & electrics25.7%
  3. Suspension18.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.0%
  5. Body & chassis11.9%
  6. Steering8.3%
  7. Tyres6.9%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened17.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.3%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 1999 Volvo V70?

In 2024, 60.6% of 1999 Volvo V70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 911 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Volvo V70?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1999 Volvo V70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).