Volvo C70 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
62.7% pass rate
from 424 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2002 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo C70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 3.5% fail on Springs
      • 3.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.47% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.47% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.47% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (86% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Axles
      • 0.24% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 9.4% fail on Brakes (33% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.24% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.94% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.47% fail on Pedal
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.2% fail on Lever
    • 0.47% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.47% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.47% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.24% fail on Master cylinder
  • 9.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (65% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (67% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 6.8% fail on Steering (62% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Drag link end
    • 2.4% fail on Steering gear (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Steering rack (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Steering play (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Power steering
      • 0.47% fail on Other components
    • 0.24% fail on Steering wheel
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 5.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.94% fail on Washers (74% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (43% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.7% fail on Joints
    • 0.47% fail on Doors
      • 0.47% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition
    • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.24% fail on Chassis
      • 0.24% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on System
    • 0.24% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.24% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.71% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment

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