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Volvo XC70 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
72.8% pass rate
from 1,480 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.4% fail on Suspension (36% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Springs
      • 4.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.068% fail on Axles
      • 0.068% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.068% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (73% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (73% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.068% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (48% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (47% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (83% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Trailer electrical socket (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.068% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.068% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (48% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Visibility (35% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.068% fail on View to rear
      • 0.068% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 3.0% fail on Brakes (63% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.41% fail on Brake performance (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (86% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (92% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.068% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.068% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.068% fail on Pedal
    • 0.068% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 2.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (43% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.7% fail on Joints
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.068% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition
      • 0.068% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition
      • 0.068% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.068% fail on Pipe
      • 0.068% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.068% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.068% fail on Body
      • 0.068% fail on Other body component
    • 0.068% fail on Seats
      • 0.068% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.27% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (92% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Exhaust emissions (92% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Compression ignition (79% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (78% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.068% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
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