Volvo XC70 MOT Results
Registered in 200451.6% pass rate
from 1,015 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC70 is unusually good or bad.
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19% fail on
Suspension
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7.4% fail on
Suspension arms
- 4.0% fail on Pins and bushes (76% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Ball joint
- 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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6.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.20% fail on Linkage
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5.4% fail on
Springs
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5.4% fail on
Coil springs
- 5.4% fail on Coil spring
- 0.099% fail on Mounting
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5.4% fail on
Coil springs
- 2.6% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.89% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.79% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.30% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.20% fail on Ball joint (22 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Macpherson strut
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0.099% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.099% fail on Ball joint
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0.099% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.099% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
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7.4% fail on
Suspension arms
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18% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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7.4% fail on
Headlamps
(37% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 6.9% fail on Headlamp (36% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.099% fail on Dipswitch
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6.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
(62% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.8% fail on Stop lamp (37% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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2.1% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.89% fail on Side repeaters
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2.1% fail on
Flashing type
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1.2% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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1.2% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
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1.2% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.69% fail on
Position lamps
(2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.099% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.099% fail on Electrical wiring
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7.4% fail on
Headlamps
(37% worse than other 2004 cars)
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17% fail on
Brakes
(25% worse than other 2004 cars)
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12% fail on
Brake performance
(61% worse than other 2004 cars)
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9.3% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(120% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.9% fail on
Rbt
- 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
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0.099% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.099% fail on Service brake performance
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2.9% fail on
Rbt
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2.8% fail on
Parking brake performance
(65% worse than other 2004 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Rbt
- 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.39% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.20% fail on
Decelerometer
(10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (15 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.099% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.099% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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2.5% fail on
Rbt
- 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.20% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(83% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.099% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.099% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.099% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.099% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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9.3% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(120% worse than other 2004 cars)
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3.6% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(140% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Electronic stability control
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads
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0.89% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.89% fail on Brake discs
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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2.0% fail on
Parking brake control
(3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(190% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Pedal
- 0.39% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.099% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.099% fail on Brake fluid
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12% fail on
Brake performance
(61% worse than other 2004 cars)
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8.9% fail on
Steering
(96% worse than other 2004 cars)
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6.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
(100% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Track rod end (95% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Drag link end
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1.3% fail on
Steering gear
- 1.3% fail on Steering rack
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1.1% fail on
Power steering
(2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Operation
- 0.30% fail on Pipes and hoses
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0.20% fail on
Steering play
- 0.20% fail on Steering rack
- 0.099% fail on Steering wheel
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6.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
(100% worse than other 2004 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(35% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
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2.4% fail on
Transmission
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2.2% fail on
Drive shafts
- 2.0% fail on Joints
- 0.20% fail on Drive shaft (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.20% fail on Prop shaft
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2.2% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.69% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.20% fail on Pipe
- 0.099% fail on Tank
- 0.099% fail on Hose
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0.39% fail on
Engine mounting
(3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Bracket
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0.20% fail on
Doors
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0.099% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.099% fail on Door condition
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0.099% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.099% fail on Door condition
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0.099% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.099% fail on Bumpers
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0.099% fail on
Seats
- 0.099% fail on Passenger's seat
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5.6% fail on
Visibility
(29% better than other 2004 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Washers
- 2.5% fail on Wipers (41% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.20% fail on
View to rear
- 0.20% fail on Mirrors
- 0.099% fail on Bonnet
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4.9% fail on
Tyres
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
- 2.3% fail on Condition
- 0.20% fail on Size/type
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2.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(64% better than other 2004 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(70% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.69% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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1.1% fail on
Spark ignition
(82% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested (79% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.59% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.59% fail on Engine oil leaks
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2.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(70% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(59% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.69% fail on Condition
- 0.099% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.49% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Seat belts
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0.69% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.69% fail on Registration plates
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0.30% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.30% fail on Attachment
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0.099% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.099% fail on Speedometer