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Volvo C70 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
56.3% pass rate
from 1,017 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo C70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 8.0% fail on Springs (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Coil springs (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Coil spring (40% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.4% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.098% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.6% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (52% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.39% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.098% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.098% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.098% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.098% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.098% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.29% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.098% fail on Switch
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.098% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.098% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.88% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.098% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.098% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.098% fail on Horn
  • 11% fail on Tyres (69% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.49% fail on Size/type
  • 8.6% fail on Brakes
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.098% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.098% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.098% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.098% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.098% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.098% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.79% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.098% fail on Cable
        • 0.098% fail on Lever
    • 0.69% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.69% fail on Lever
    • 0.59% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.39% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
    • 0.59% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.098% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.098% fail on Electronic braking system
  • 8.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.098% fail on Joints
    • 0.88% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Body
      • 0.29% fail on Other body component
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.098% fail on Pipe
      • 0.098% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.098% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.098% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.3% fail on Steering (82% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Steering gear (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Steering rack (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.79% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.098% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.098% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.098% fail on Steering play
      • 0.098% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (41% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.7% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.098% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.098% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.098% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.98% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.79% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
  • 0.79% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.59% fail on Attachment
    • 0.20% fail on Condition
  • 0.59% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.59% 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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