Volvo C70 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
71.2% pass rate
from 288 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo C70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.3% fail on Suspension
    • 3.8% fail on Springs
      • 3.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 5.6% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 5.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.69% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.69% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.69% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.69% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt
          • 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.69% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.69% fail on Lever
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
  • 3.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.35% fail on System
    • 0.35% fail on Doors
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.69% fail on Washers
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.69% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
  • 0.35% fail on Steering
    • 0.35% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.35% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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  • Volvo C70 (2010 - 2013)
    Refined open-top cruiser with a metal folding roof. Classy interior design. Sharper looks after 2010 facelift. Strong diesel engines including D5.

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