Volvo C70 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
57.1% pass rate
from 1,481 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo C70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (17% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (80% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.0% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (41% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.068% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.068% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.068% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.068% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.068% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
      • 0.068% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.068% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.068% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.068% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.068% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.068% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.068% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.068% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.068% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.068% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.74% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.95% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.74% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.41% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Pedal
    • 0.61% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.068% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.068% fail on Servos
    • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.068% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.068% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.068% fail on Other components
  • 8.1% fail on Tyres
    • 5.7% fail on Condition (89% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 8.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.5% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Joints
    • 0.88% fail on Doors
      • 0.54% fail on Driver's door (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Hinge
      • 0.34% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
    • 0.61% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.20% fail on Seats
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Undertray
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility (32% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.068% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.068% fail on Window
    • 0.068% fail on View to rear
      • 0.068% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.0% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Track rod end (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.068% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.20% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Operation
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition (41% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.47% fail on Catalyst emissions (77% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Compression ignition (76% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.068% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.068% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.068% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.068% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.4% fail on Road Wheels (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.88% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% 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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