2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volvo V70 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,745 MOT tests in 2024. 67.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time67.8%
Failed or needed repairs32.2%
Typical mileage at test135,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,745 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    120 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    91 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    91 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.2%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.9%
  2. Tyres9.6%
  3. Suspension9.0%
  4. Brakes6.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  6. Steering4.6%
  7. Body & chassis3.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.0%

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 2010 Volvo V70?

In 2024, 67.8% of 2010 Volvo V70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,745 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volvo V70?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Volvo V70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).