Volvo XC70 MOT Results
Registered in 200873.6% pass rate
from 1,005 tests in 2017
(29% better than other 2008 cars)
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC70 is unusually good or bad.
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14% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(24% better than other 2008 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Position lamps
- 5.1% fail on Front lamps
- 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
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2.1% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.100% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.100% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.100% fail on Matched pair
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1.7% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.7% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.5% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Individual lamps (82% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.30% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Trailer electrical socket (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.20% fail on Fog lamp
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5.1% fail on
Position lamps
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6.1% fail on
Tyres
- 3.7% fail on Condition
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth (49% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Size/type
- 0.20% fail on Valve stem
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5.2% fail on
Suspension
(62% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 1.3% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.20% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.100% fail on Condition
- 0.100% fail on Linkage condition
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1.5% fail on
Trailing arms
(5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Suspension arms
(76% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (75% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.40% fail on Front
- 0.100% fail on Rear
- 0.50% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.40% fail on
Shock absorbers
(70% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Drive shafts
(90% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Front drive shafts
(90% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Constant velocity joints (90% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Front drive shafts
(90% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.100% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.100% fail on Condition
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0.100% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.100% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.100% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.100% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.100% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.100% fail on Condition
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1.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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4.0% fail on
Brakes
(50% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Hub components
- 2.6% fail on Brake pads
- 0.20% fail on Brake discs
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0.60% fail on
Brake performance
(83% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Rear wheels (88% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.100% fail on Front wheels
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0.30% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(78% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Components
(75% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Hoses
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0.30% fail on
Components
(75% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.30% fail on ABS
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0.100% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.100% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.100% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.100% fail on
Pedal
- 0.100% fail on Anti-slip
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0.100% fail on
Pedal
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2.8% fail on
Hub components
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3.6% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(38% better than other 2008 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Wipers
- 1.3% fail on Washers
- 0.20% fail on Mirrors
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1.8% fail on
Steering
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1.2% fail on
Steering system
- 0.60% fail on Steering rack
- 0.40% fail on Track rod end
- 0.20% fail on Ball joint
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0.40% fail on
Power steering
- 0.40% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Steering operation (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Steering system
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0.70% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(76% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Exhaust system (83% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.20% fail on System
- 0.100% fail on Hose
- 0.100% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.70% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.70% fail on Registration plate
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0.50% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.30% fail on Body condition
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0.20% fail on
Doors
- 0.20% fail on Passengers other
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0.40% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.20% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.20% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.20% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.20% fail on Condition
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0.20% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.30% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.30% fail on Attachment
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Volvo XC70 (2007 - 2016)
Smart-looking 4WD estate with more off-road ability than the previous XC70. Comfortable, safe and practical.