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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo S70. Check any S70 by registration number below.

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74.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-13.0%

vs Volvo Avg

4

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Volvo S70 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volvo S70 has an average MOT pass rate of 74.7%, which is 13.0 percentage points below the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your S70 on the road.

The most common reasons a Volvo S70 fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, warning device shows system malfunction. If you are preparing your S70 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volvo S70, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volvo S70 performs at MOT across different model years.

1999

Based on 288 vehicles

76.4%Good
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

19.4%

1998

Based on 632 vehicles

71.2%Average
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

25.8%

1997

Based on 616 vehicles

73.4%Average
Volvo average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

20.9%

0

Based on 566 vehicles

77.7%Good
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

132k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volvo S70

The most common reasons a Volvo S70 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.7%
2

Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

4.0%
3

Warning device shows system malfunction

3.5%
4

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

3.4%
5

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.2%
Volvo S70 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

4.9%

Front Offside

4.9%

Rear Offside

4.2%

Other Volvo Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volvo models.

Volvo V90 R-design T6 Recharge Awd A

80.8% pass rate

Volvo V60 Momentum + D3 Auto

86.8% pass rate

Volvo V60

82.5% pass rate

Volvo Xc60 Rdesign Pro B4 Mhev Awd A

92.4% pass rate

Volvo C30 1,6

91.8% pass rate

Volvo 850

92.4% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volvo S70

Volvo S70 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volvo S70 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volvo S70?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volvo S70 is 74.7% compared to the Volvo average of 87.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volvo S70?
The most common MOT failures on the Volvo S70 are: A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.7%), Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements (4.0%), Warning device shows system malfunction (3.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volvo S70 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 74.7%, the Volvo S70 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volvo S70?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volvo S70?
Typical mileage for the Volvo S70: 131,831 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used S70 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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