Volvo C70 MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo C70. Check any C70 by registration number below.
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69.9%
Avg Pass Rate
-17.8%
vs Volvo Avg
17
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Volvo C70 — MOT Reliability Overview
The Volvo C70 has an average MOT pass rate of 69.9%, which is 17.8 percentage points below the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your C70 on the road.
The most common reasons a Volvo C70 fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. If you are preparing your C70 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Volvo C70, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Volvo C70 performs at MOT across different model years.
2013
Based on 613 vehicles
7.0%
33.2%
104k mi
2012
Based on 755 vehicles
7.8%
25.4%
129k mi
2011
Based on 1,269 vehicles
9.2%
42.0%
2010
Based on 1,948 vehicles
6.1%
29.9%
2009
Based on 2,223 vehicles
9.2%
34.2%
2008
Based on 2,882 vehicles
6.9%
32.1%
2007
Based on 3,238 vehicles
8.9%
31.3%
2006
Based on 2,857 vehicles
8.7%
38.5%
2005
Based on 1,088 vehicles
6.9%
28.5%
2004
Based on 1,396 vehicles
5.3%
24.0%
2003
Based on 1,091 vehicles
4.7%
23.9%
2002
Based on 718 vehicles
6.2%
20.7%
2001
Based on 543 vehicles
6.6%
23.7%
2000
Based on 341 vehicles
4.3%
20.7%
1999
Based on 302 vehicles
2.0%
18.4%
1998
Based on 186 vehicles
0.8%
25.8%
0
Based on 11,540 vehicles
96k mi
Top MOT Failures — Volvo C70
The most common reasons a Volvo C70 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
A tyre cords visible or damaged
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Rear Offside
Front Offside
Rear Nearside
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Volvo C70 — Frequently Asked Questions
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