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Volvo C70 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
59.0% pass rate
from 786 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo C70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 8.9% fail on Springs (64% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Coil springs (64% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Coil spring (65% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.5% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (60% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.5% fail on Tyres (58% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 7.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.76% fail on Direction indicators (63% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Flashing type (63% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.64% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
  • 5.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 0.38% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.13% fail on Towbar
      • 0.13% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes
    • 2.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.13% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.25% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.6% fail on Steering (93% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Steering gear (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Steering rack (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Power steering (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pump
      • 0.13% fail on Rams
    • 0.38% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.8% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.13% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review

  • Volvo C70 (2010 - 2013)
    Refined open-top cruiser with a metal folding roof. Classy interior design. Sharper looks after 2010 facelift. Strong diesel engines including D5.
  • 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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