2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Volvo V70 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,197 MOT tests in 2024. 52.3% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time52.3%
Failed or needed repairs47.8%
Typical mileage at test153,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,197 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.8%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    105 marked dangerous
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.0%
    77 marked dangerous
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.0%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.9%
  2. Brakes27.0%
  3. Suspension20.1%
  4. Body & chassis13.7%
  5. Tyres10.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  8. Steering4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)19.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.3%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.3%

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: 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 2002 Volvo V70?

In 2024, 52.3% of 2002 Volvo V70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,197 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Volvo V70?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 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).