Volvo C70 MOT Results

Registered in 2000
62.1% pass rate
from 219 tests in 2021
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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo C70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.46% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.91% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.91% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.91% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.91% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.91% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.46% fail on Cable
        • 0.46% fail on Lever
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.46% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.46% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.46% fail on Lever
    • 0.46% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.46% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.46% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 9.1% fail on Suspension
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.46% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.3% fail on Springs
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.46% fail on Mounting
    • 0.46% fail on Axles
      • 0.46% fail on Axle
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.46% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility
    • 5.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.91% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 4.6% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.46% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.91% fail on Power steering
      • 0.91% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.91% fail on Transmission
      • 0.91% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.91% fail on Joints
    • 0.46% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.46% fail on Bracket
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates

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