Volvo XC70 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
52.8% pass rate
from 604 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 9.1% fail on Suspension arms (57% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Ball joint (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Pins and bushes (76% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension arm
    • 8.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.99% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Springs
      • 2.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.66% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.50% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.33% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 18% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (63% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (17 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (77% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.66% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.50% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.83% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.83% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Lever (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (70% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.66% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
    • 0.83% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.17% fail on Leaks
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.33% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (46% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.17% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.17% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.50% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
  • 8.4% fail on Steering (90% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Steering linkage components (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Steering arm (23 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
        • 0.17% fail on Steering linkage
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
    • 1.3% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
    • 0.66% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 8.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Washers
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.50% fail on View to rear
      • 0.50% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.0% fail on Transmission
      • 3.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.6% fail on Joints
        • 0.33% fail on Drive shaft (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.66% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.50% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.99% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.83% fail on Spark ignition (87% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
      • 0.17% fail on Requirements
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates

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