Volvo C70 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
60.7% pass rate
from 684 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2003 cars)
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo C70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.15% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.9% fail on Direction indicators (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Flashing type (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.88% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.44% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (56% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.88% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.88% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.88% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Position lamp
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.4% fail on Springs
      • 5.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.4% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.15% fail on Mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.58% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.58% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.44% fail on Axles
      • 0.44% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.44% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.29% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.29% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 7.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.58% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.44% fail on Pedal
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.44% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.44% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.15% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
  • 7.3% fail on Steering (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.44% fail on Lock stop (173 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Drag link end
    • 3.1% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Power steering
      • 0.29% fail on Other components
    • 0.15% fail on Steering wheel
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.44% fail on Size/type
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (60% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.15% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (60% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (58% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (62% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.88% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.58% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.15% fail on Hose
      • 0.15% fail on System
    • 0.29% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.15% fail on Bracket
    • 0.15% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.15% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.15% fail on Towbar
      • 0.15% fail on Safety device
    • 0.15% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (41% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (41% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.73% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.44% fail on Condition
      • 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.15% fail on Speedometer

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