Volvo XC70 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
51.6% pass rate
from 1,015 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 7.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.0% fail on Pins and bushes (76% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 6.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
    • 5.4% fail on Springs
      • 5.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.4% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.099% fail on Mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.89% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.30% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (22 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.099% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.099% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.099% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.4% fail on Headlamps (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Headlamp (36% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.099% fail on Dipswitch
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp (37% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.89% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.69% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.099% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.099% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 17% fail on Brakes (25% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.099% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.39% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (15 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.099% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.099% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 3.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.89% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.89% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.0% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Pedal
    • 0.39% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.099% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.099% fail on Brake fluid
  • 8.9% fail on Steering (96% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Steering linkage components (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Track rod end (95% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Operation
      • 0.30% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.099% fail on Steering wheel
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.0% fail on Joints
        • 0.20% fail on Drive shaft (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.69% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.20% fail on Pipe
      • 0.099% fail on Tank
      • 0.099% fail on Hose
    • 0.39% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Bracket
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.099% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.099% fail on Door condition
      • 0.099% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.099% fail on Door condition
    • 0.099% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.099% fail on Seats
      • 0.099% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility (29% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (41% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.099% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.69% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (82% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested (79% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.59% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.69% fail on Condition
      • 0.099% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.49% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
  • 0.099% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.099% fail on Speedometer

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