Volvo XC70 MOT Results

Registered in 2016

84.0% pass rate

from 1,046 tests in 2021

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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC70 is unusually good or bad.

5.3% fail on Tyres
- 4.2% fail on Condition (99% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Tread depth
3.3% fail on Brakes
- 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.1% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.38% fail on Brake discs
- 0.48% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.096% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.096% fail on Rbt
      - 0.096% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.096% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.096% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.19% fail on Pedal
- 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.096% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.096% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.096% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.096% fail on Electronic stability control
3.2% fail on Suspension
- 2.9% fail on Springs (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Coil springs (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 2.9% fail on Coil spring (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.096% fail on Ball joint
- 0.19% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.096% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.096% fail on Ball joint dust cover
2.6% fail on Visibility
- 1.8% fail on Wipers
- 0.76% fail on Washers
1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.67% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.67% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.38% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.29% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.096% fail on Headlamp
- 0.19% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.096% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.096% fail on Trailer electrical socket
0.57% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.48% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.38% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.096% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.096% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.096% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.096% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.096% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.096% fail on Other leaks
0.48% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.19% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.19% fail on Condition
0.29% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.096% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.096% fail on Transmission
  - 0.096% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.096% fail on Joints
- 0.096% fail on Doors
  - 0.096% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.096% fail on Door condition
0.19% fail on Steering
- 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.19% fail on Track rod end
0.096% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.096% fail on Attachment