Volvo C70 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
60.2% pass rate
from 731 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo C70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 7.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 6.0% fail on Springs
      • 6.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.9% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.14% fail on Mounting
    • 0.96% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.27% fail on Anti-roll bars (95% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Axles
      • 0.14% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 8.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (54% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.68% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.14% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.96% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.96% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Pedal
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.1% fail on Lever
    • 0.82% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.82% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (44% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.96% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.82% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (76% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.1% fail on Tyres
    • 5.9% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (54% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Size/type
  • 7.9% fail on Steering (75% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.55% fail on Lock stop (266 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
        • 0.14% fail on Steering component
    • 3.6% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Operation (22 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Steering play (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Power steering
      • 0.27% fail on Operation
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
    • 0.27% fail on Steering wheel (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition (55% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.14% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.27% fail on Compression ignition (79% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.41% fail on Other leaks (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.68% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.27% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.27% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 0.68% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.68% fail on Attachment
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates

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