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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO V70s year 2010

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mot history
Pass percent:80.17%
(The average a petrol VOLVO V70 year 2010 passes without issue)
Based on:1,558 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively24
Registration plate lamp issues23
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))15
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))15
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))14
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))12
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))11
Registration plate issues8
Windscreen washer not working 8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))6
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))6
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Windscreen has damage3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Outline marker lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt badly split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Plus the rubber boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box missing, (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering malfunctioning very notchy lock to lock (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer is missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST SECTION JOINT (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kicks the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn blade arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn blade arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken off (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside front door mirror side repeater lens smashed and sharp |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade missing both (3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Exhaust fumes entering cabin |6.1.2 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested front pads worn low (1.2.1 (g))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam bulb. (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both front |1.8|1
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|1
Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Fuel hose excessively damaged breather from tank |7.2.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||1
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under tension (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Parking light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bushes have broken up that parts of them have rapped around brake flexes (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged rear from trailing arms to body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Emissions not tested due to breather problem (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Outer marker lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Sharp edge (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Sharp edge (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1

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