MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Volvo : 700 Series
Volvo 700 Series
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1983 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 1984 | 4 | 50% | Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit. |
| 1985 | 15 | 80% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1986 | 45 | 57.78% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1987 | 85 | 64.71% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1988 | 173 | 60.12% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1989 | 251 | 64.54% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1990 | 241 | 62.66% | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. |
| 1991 | 46 | 67.39% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1992 | 2 | 50% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1993 | 4 | 50% | Direction indicator lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with requirements. |
| 1994 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
| 1996 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1997 | 2 | 50% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 1998 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1999 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. |
Tests: 878
Average Volvo 700 Series pass rate: 63.1%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 16% |
| 2 | Binding brake. | 1.2.1(f) | Major | 14% |
| 3 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 14% |
| 4 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 13% |
| 5 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 12% |
| 6 | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. | 6.1.2(a) | Major | 12% |
| 7 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 11% |
| 8 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 9 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 10 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 8% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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