2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volvo C70 MOT pass rate and common faults

228 MOT tests in 2024. 64.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time64.5%
Failed or needed repairs35.5%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 228 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    11 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.6%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.2%
  8. Hydraulic brake callipers: leaking1.8%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    7 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension18.9%
  2. Lights & electrics11.0%
  3. Tyres10.5%
  4. Brakes6.1%
  5. Body & chassis5.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  8. Wheels0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.6%

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 2013 Volvo C70?

In 2024, 64.5% of 2013 Volvo C70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 228 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Volvo C70?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Volvo C70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).