Volvo C70 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
56.4% pass rate
from 1,416 tests in 2021
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo C70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 9.5% fail on Springs (87% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 9.5% fail on Coil springs (88% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 9.5% fail on Coil spring (89% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.8% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.78% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.071% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.64% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.14% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.071% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 10.0% fail on Brake performance (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.071% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.071% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.071% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.071% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.071% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.071% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.071% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.071% fail on Lever
    • 0.64% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.49% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.49% fail on Lever
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.071% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.071% fail on Servos
    • 0.071% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.71% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.49% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.49% fail on Horn
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.071% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.071% fail on Switch
    • 0.071% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.071% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.071% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.071% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.071% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.8% fail on Tyres
    • 6.0% fail on Condition (97% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Size/type
  • 7.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.8% fail on Transmission (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.28% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.28% fail on Joints
    • 0.64% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
      • 0.071% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.071% fail on Door condition
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (28% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Catalyst emissions (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Compression ignition (85% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.071% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility (43% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.071% fail on View to rear
      • 0.071% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Steering linkage components (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Track rod end (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
    • 0.071% fail on Steering play
      • 0.071% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates
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  • Volvo C70 (2006 - 2010)
    Genuine four-seat coupe-convertible. Tidy handling and a comfortable long-distance cruiser. Stylish looks, especially roof down.

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