2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Volvo C70 MOT pass rate and common faults

122 MOT tests in 2024. 69.7% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time69.7%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 122 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.1%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.3%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  7. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.5%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating2.5%
  10. Position lamp: not working2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes23.0%
  2. Lights & electrics16.4%
  3. Suspension12.3%
  4. Steering5.7%
  5. Tyres5.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  8. Body & chassis2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)16.4%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2000 Volvo C70?

In 2024, 69.7% of 2000 Volvo C70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 122 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Volvo C70?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Volvo C70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).