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Volvo XC70 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
57.8% pass rate
from 1,428 tests in 2021
(9.9% better than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Brake performance (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.070% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (86% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (66% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.21% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (40% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.070% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.98% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.98% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.56% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
    • 0.63% fail on Flexible brake hoses (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.91% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.070% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Springs (55% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.070% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.070% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.84% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.77% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.070% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.070% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.070% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.070% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.070% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.070% fail on Levelling valve
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.8% fail on Headlamps (43% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Headlamp (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.070% fail on Matched pair
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.63% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.42% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.21% fail on Trailer electrical socket (13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.070% fail on Horn
  • 5.4% fail on Steering (66% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Steering linkage components (61% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Track rod end (66% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.91% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.91% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.77% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Operation
      • 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.070% fail on Rams
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts (51% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Joints (51% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.070% fail on Tank
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.21% fail on Other body component
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.070% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.070% fail on Door condition
    • 0.070% fail on Towbar
      • 0.070% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.070% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.070% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.070% fail on Seats
      • 0.070% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.070% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.070% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (30% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (37% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.070% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Visibility (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.98% fail on Washers (71% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.070% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.070% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Spark ignition (82% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.070% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.77% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.070% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.070% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.070% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.070% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.070% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.070% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.63% fail on Condition
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment
    • 0.49% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment

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