Where in Britain does the Volvo 700 Series fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 35.6% of 4,070 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Volvo 700 Series failed in 2019–2024. No postcode area is at least 3 points above the rest of Britain with an interval clear of zero. It does best in Birmingham (B), −11.6 points. Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Volvo 700 Series MOT statistics · check a Volvo 700 Series by registration
Volvo 700 Series in every postcode area with 100+ tests
From the largest excess over the rest of Britain to the largest shortfall.
| Area | Failed here, % | Rest of Britain, % | Difference, points | 95% interval | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich (IP) | 29.2 | 35.8 | −6.6 | −15.1 to +2.0 | 113 (rough estimate) |
| Birmingham (B) | 24.3 | 35.9 | −11.6 | −20.0 to −3.2 | 103 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,070 (initial tests) · Method: postcode area of the testing station against the same model's tests elsewhere in Britain, difference of two proportions with a 95% interval; named at 3+ points with the interval clear of zero; not age-adjusted · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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