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Volvo XC70 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
77.4% pass rate
from 1,599 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.5% fail on Suspension
    • 5.4% fail on Springs (50% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Coil springs (50% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Coil spring (51% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (44% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.063% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.38% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.063% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.063% fail on Sub-frame
  • 4.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp (55% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.063% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.69% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.69% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.31% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (61% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.063% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.063% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.063% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.063% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.063% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.063% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.063% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.063% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.81% fail on Tread depth (71% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 3.3% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.8% fail on Brakes (45% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.31% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.31% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.81% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.13% fail on Brake performance (94% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.063% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.063% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.063% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.063% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.063% fail on Pedal
    • 0.063% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.063% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.063% fail on Windscreen
  • 0.50% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Transmission
      • 0.38% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.38% fail on Joints
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.063% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.063% fail on Door condition
      • 0.063% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.063% fail on Door condition
  • 0.38% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
    • 0.063% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.25% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust emissions (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Spark ignition (88% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition (80% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.063% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.063% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.063% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
    • 0.063% fail on Condition
  • 0.063% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.063% fail on Registration plates
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