2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Volvo V70 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,144 MOT tests in 2024. 56.8% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.8%
Failed or needed repairs43.2%
Typical mileage at test150,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,144 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.9%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.7%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.6%
    130 marked dangerous
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.5%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.2%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    97 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.5%
  2. Brakes26.2%
  3. Suspension15.8%
  4. Body & chassis10.0%
  5. Tyres9.6%
  6. Steering6.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.9%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2005 Volvo V70?

In 2024, 56.8% of 2005 Volvo V70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,144 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Volvo V70?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Volvo V70 reliable at MOT time?

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