Volvo XC70 MOT Results

Registered in 2011

74.0% pass rate

from 1,917 tests in 2021

(26% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC70 is unusually good or bad.

7.6% fail on Suspension (32% better than other 2011 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Springs
  - 4.7% fail on Coil springs
    - 4.6% fail on Coil spring
    - 0.052% fail on Mounting
- 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (53% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.89% fail on Pins and bushes (45% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.57% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.83% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.052% fail on Ball joint
- 0.47% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.052% fail on Axles
  - 0.052% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
6.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.6% fail on Headlamp (37% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
  - 0.16% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.9% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.99% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.94% fail on Side repeaters
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.68% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.16% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.10% fail on Trailer electrical socket (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.052% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.052% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.052% fail on Position lamp
- 0.052% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.052% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.052% fail on Reversing lamps
4.7% fail on Tyres
- 3.3% fail on Condition
- 1.6% fail on Tread depth (52% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Size/type
3.5% fail on Brakes (49% better than other 2011 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.1% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.52% fail on Brake discs
- 0.68% fail on Brake performance (79% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.052% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.26% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.16% fail on Rbt (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      - 0.10% fail on Service brake performance (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      - 0.052% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.052% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.31% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.052% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.052% fail on Flexible brake hoses
3.1% fail on Visibility (35% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Wipers
- 1.1% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.10% fail on Windscreen
- 0.052% fail on Driver's view
2.8% fail on Steering (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components (52% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Track rod end (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.052% fail on Ball joint
- 0.47% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.47% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Transmission
  - 0.99% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.94% fail on Joints
    - 0.052% fail on Drive shaft
- 0.16% fail on Doors
  - 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.10% fail on Door condition
  - 0.052% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.052% fail on Door condition
- 0.10% fail on Body
  - 0.10% fail on Other body component
- 0.10% fail on Seats
  - 0.10% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.052% fail on Exhaust system
0.78% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.63% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.57% fail on Condition
  - 0.052% fail on Attachment
- 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.68% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (73% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  - 0.21% fail on Spark ignition (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.052% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.21% fail on Registration plates
0.052% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.052% fail on Attachment