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Volvo XC70 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
62.8% pass rate
from 1,487 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 XC70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp (42% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.54% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.34% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Trailer electrical socket (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.067% fail on Horn
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.27% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (24 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.27% fail on Decelerometer (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt
          • 0.74% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.067% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.067% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.067% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.067% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.54% fail on Flexible brake hoses (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
    • 0.13% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.067% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.067% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 11% fail on Suspension (34% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.067% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.5% fail on Springs (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs (74% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.61% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.067% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.067% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.1% fail on Steering (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components (86% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Track rod end (88% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.0% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pipes and hoses (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.94% fail on Steering rack (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Steering play
      • 0.067% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (50% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility (49% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (47% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (58% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on View to rear
      • 0.34% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.067% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission (43% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts (40% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Joints (41% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Drive shaft
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (46% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.067% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.067% fail on Door condition
      • 0.067% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.067% fail on Door condition
    • 0.067% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.067% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.067% fail on Towbar
      • 0.067% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.067% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.067% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.067% fail on Body
      • 0.067% fail on Other body component
  • 0.94% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (49% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.067% fail on Airbags
      • 0.067% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.67% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (88% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Exhaust emissions (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Compression ignition (66% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.067% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.067% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.067% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
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