diff --git a/source/qc_workbook/utils.py b/source/qc_workbook/utils.py
index e503abd1..d5435749 100644
--- a/source/qc_workbook/utils.py
+++ b/source/qc_workbook/utils.py
@@ -49,10 +49,10 @@ def backend_filter(backend):
                 return False
 
         if qv is not None:
-            if config.quantum_volume != qv:
+            if config.quantum_volume is None or config.quantum_volume != qv:
                 return False
-        else:
-            if config.quantum_volume < min_qv:
+        elif min_qv > 0:
+            if config.quantum_volume is None or config.quantum_volume < min_qv:
                 return False
 
         return True