Volvo XC70 MOT Results

Registered in 2008

70.4% pass rate

from 1,076 tests in 2021

(33% 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.

9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2008 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.8% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 2.3% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.2% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.093% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.28% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.28% fail on Position lamp
- 0.28% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.093% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.093% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.093% fail on Stop lamp
7.2% fail on Suspension (55% better than other 2008 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 1.3% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (39% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.65% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.093% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.093% fail on Ball joint
- 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.37% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.37% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.37% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.19% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.093% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.093% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.19% fail on Ball joint
- 0.093% fail on Axles
  - 0.093% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.093% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
5.6% fail on Tyres
- 3.8% fail on Condition
- 2.1% fail on Tread depth (42% better than other 2008 cars)
5.0% fail on Brakes (50% better than other 2008 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.9% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.46% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.46% fail on Brake discs
- 1.3% fail on Brake performance (75% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.56% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.56% fail on Rbt (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      - 0.56% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.46% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.28% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    - 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.093% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.093% fail on Rbt
      - 0.093% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.46% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.28% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.28% fail on Electronic parking brake (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.093% fail on Pedal
  - 0.093% fail on Hand lever
- 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
4.7% fail on Visibility
- 3.1% fail on Washers
- 1.4% fail on Wipers (52% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.37% fail on View to rear
  - 0.37% fail on Mirrors
- 0.093% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.093% fail on Windscreen
2.8% fail on Steering
- 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.6% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.093% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.093% fail on Locking devices
- 0.74% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.65% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.093% fail on Operation
- 0.56% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.56% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.093% fail on Other components
1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.65% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.19% fail on Bearing housing (53 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.093% fail on Joints
- 0.37% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.093% fail on Tank
  - 0.093% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.19% fail on Doors
  - 0.093% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.093% fail on Door condition
  - 0.093% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.093% fail on Door condition
- 0.093% fail on Body
  - 0.093% fail on Other body component
- 0.093% fail on Seats
  - 0.093% fail on Driver's seat
1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.74% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.093% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.56% fail on Spark ignition (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.093% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.093% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.093% fail on Other leaks
0.74% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.56% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.19% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.19% fail on Condition
0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.37% fail on Registration plates
0.19% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.19% fail on Attachment