2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Volvo C70 MOT pass rate and common faults

934 MOT tests in 2024. 53.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.0%
Failed or needed repairs47.0%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 934 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.7%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.5%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.5%
    58 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.6%
    29 marked dangerous
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes27.0%
  2. Suspension25.5%
  3. Lights & electrics23.0%
  4. Tyres11.5%
  5. Body & chassis10.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  8. Steering3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.8%

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: 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 2006 Volvo C70?

In 2024, 53.0% of 2006 Volvo C70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 934 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Volvo C70?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Volvo C70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).