2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Volvo C70 MOT pass rate and common faults

472 MOT tests in 2024. 61.9% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time61.9%
Failed or needed repairs38.1%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 472 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.2%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    19 marked dangerous
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.3%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes23.1%
  2. Lights & electrics19.3%
  3. Suspension17.8%
  4. Tyres14.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  7. Steering5.3%
  8. Body & chassis5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.1%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.3%

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 2004 Volvo C70?

In 2024, 61.9% of 2004 Volvo C70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 472 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Volvo C70?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2004 Volvo C70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).