2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Volvo C70 MOT pass rate and common faults

274 MOT tests in 2024. 67.9% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time67.9%
Failed or needed repairs32.1%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 274 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed5.1%
    21 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.6%
    10 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres13.5%
  2. Lights & electrics13.1%
  3. Brakes11.7%
  4. Suspension10.2%
  5. Body & chassis7.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  7. Steering2.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn8.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2012 Volvo C70?

In 2024, 67.9% of 2012 Volvo C70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 274 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Volvo C70?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2012 Volvo C70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).