Volvo C70 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
76.1% pass rate
from 243 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo C70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.8% fail on Suspension
    • 4.1% fail on Springs
      • 4.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.82% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.41% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.41% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
  • 4.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.82% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.82% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.41% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.41% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters
  • 2.1% fail on Brakes
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.41% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.41% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.41% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.41% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.6% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.2% fail on Joints
  • 0.82% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.82% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Condition
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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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