Volvo 700 Series MOT data by year
The Volvo 700 Series appears in 5,980 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1982–2013. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension, and its overall pass rate is 76.1%.
5,980
MOT tests analysed
76.1%
Pass rate
23.9%
Fail rate
1982–2013
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1,672 | 76.4% | 23.6% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.1% | 841 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.4% | 565 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.1% | 485 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.4% | 442 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.4% | 384 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.8% | 284 |
| 7 | Steering | 4.5% | 266 |
| 8 | Tyres | 3.0% | 179 |
Methodology & source. Based on 5,980 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.