Volvo C70 MOT Results

Registered in 2011

66.1% pass rate

from 513 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo C70 is unusually good or bad.

11% fail on Suspension
- 6.4% fail on Springs
  - 6.4% fail on Coil springs
    - 6.4% fail on Coil spring
- 3.1% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 1.6% fail on Ball joint
- 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.97% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.97% fail on Linkage ball joints
6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 6.0% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 6.0% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.19% fail on Joints
- 0.19% fail on Exhaust system
6.0% fail on Brakes
- 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.8% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.78% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.78% fail on Brake discs
- 1.9% fail on Brake performance
  - 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.58% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.58% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.39% fail on Rbt
      - 0.39% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.19% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.19% fail on Rbt
      - 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.4% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (15 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.39% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.39% fail on Pedal
- 0.39% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.39% fail on Lever
- 0.19% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system
5.8% fail on Tyres
- 4.5% fail on Condition
- 1.8% fail on Tread depth
4.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (57% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.6% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.19% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.39% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.39% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.19% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.19% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.39% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.19% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.19% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.19% fail on Switch
2.9% fail on Steering
- 2.5% fail on Steering gear (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 2.5% fail on Steering rack (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.39% fail on Track rod end
2.9% fail on Visibility
- 1.6% fail on Washers
- 1.4% fail on Wipers
0.97% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.97% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.78% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.78% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  - 0.19% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.19% fail on Catalyst emissions
0.78% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.78% fail on Registration plates
0.39% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.39% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.19% fail on Condition
- 0.19% fail on Attachment

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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.