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Volvo C70 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
55.9% pass rate
from 1,358 tests in 2021
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo C70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.1% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (34% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.074% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.074% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.88% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.074% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.074% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.074% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (47% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Stop lamp (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.074% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.074% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.074% fail on Horn
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (52% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Doors
      • 0.37% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
    • 0.074% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.074% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.074% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.074% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.074% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.074% fail on Undertray
  • 9.8% fail on Brakes
    • 4.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.074% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.074% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt
          • 0.88% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.074% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.074% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.59% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (49% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.88% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.074% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.074% fail on Cable
    • 1.0% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.88% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Hand lever (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal
    • 0.88% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.88% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.37% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.37% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.074% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.074% fail on Valves
    • 0.15% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 9.6% fail on Tyres (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Steering (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.15% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.29% fail on Power steering
      • 0.22% fail on Pipes and hoses (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Rams
    • 0.074% fail on Steering column
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (52% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.074% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.074% fail on View to rear
      • 0.074% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.37% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.37% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.074% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.074% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.074% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.29% fail on Catalyst emissions (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.074% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.074% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.074% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.96% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.74% fail on Attachment
    • 0.22% fail on Condition
  • 0.66% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
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  • Volvo C70 (2006 - 2010)
    Genuine four-seat coupe-convertible. Tidy handling and a comfortable long-distance cruiser. Stylish looks, especially roof down.

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