2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volvo C70 MOT pass rate and common faults

706 MOT tests in 2024. 58.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time58.4%
Failed or needed repairs41.6%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 706 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.7%
    50 marked dangerous
  5. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    28 marked dangerous
  9. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension21.0%
  2. Lights & electrics17.4%
  3. Brakes12.0%
  4. Tyres10.9%
  5. Body & chassis8.8%
  6. Steering6.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%

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 2010 Volvo C70?

In 2024, 58.4% of 2010 Volvo C70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 706 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volvo C70?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 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).