Volvo XC70 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
55.8% pass rate
from 129 tests in 2021
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.78% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.78% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 2.3% fail on Springs
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.78% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.78% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 7.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.78% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.78% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.78% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.78% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.78% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (18 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 5.4% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.6% fail on Lever
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.78% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.78% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.78% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.78% fail on Lever
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.78% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.78% fail on Hand lever
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility
    • 7.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.78% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.78% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.78% fail on Washers
  • 7.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.1% fail on Fuel system (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Pipe
    • 0.78% fail on Transmission
      • 0.78% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.78% fail on Joints
  • 6.2% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.6% fail on Steering play (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack (13 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.78% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.78% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.78% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.78% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.78% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.78% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.78% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.78% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.78% fail on Attachment

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