2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Volvo C70 MOT pass rate and common faults

378 MOT tests in 2024. 55.3% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time55.3%
Failed or needed repairs44.7%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 378 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    17 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics28.3%
  2. Brakes23.0%
  3. Suspension19.8%
  4. Tyres9.5%
  5. Steering7.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  8. Body & chassis5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.9%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Volvo C70?

In 2024, 55.3% of 2005 Volvo C70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 378 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Volvo C70?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Volvo C70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).