Volvo XC70 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
82.8% pass rate
from 1,753 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC70 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (54% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (55% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 4.1% fail on Suspension
    • 3.4% fail on Springs (56% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs (56% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring (57% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Suspension arms (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.057% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 2.8% fail on Brakes (35% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.68% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.68% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.63% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.34% fail on Brake performance (77% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.057% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (86% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.057% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.057% fail on Rbt
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.057% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.057% fail on Pedal
    • 0.057% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.057% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.057% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 2.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (44% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.057% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.57% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.57% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.46% fail on Headlamps (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.057% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.057% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.057% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.057% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.057% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.057% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.057% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.057% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.057% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 2.4% fail on Visibility (39% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.97% fail on Washers
  • 1.9% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.057% fail on Power steering
      • 0.057% fail on Operation
  • 0.40% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.40% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (73% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Exhaust emissions (76% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Spark ignition (79% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.057% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.23% fail on Body, chassis, structure (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.057% fail on Transmission
      • 0.057% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.057% fail on Joints
    • 0.057% fail on Body
      • 0.057% fail on Other body component
    • 0.057% fail on Doors
      • 0.057% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition
  • 0.057% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.057% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.057% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.057% fail on Attachment
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