2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volvo XC70 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,308 MOT tests in 2024. 69.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time69.7%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test133,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,308 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    48 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    34 marked dangerous
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.8%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    33 marked dangerous
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.5%
  2. Suspension10.3%
  3. Tyres7.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  5. Brakes3.5%
  6. Body & chassis3.5%
  7. Steering3.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2010 Volvo XC70?

In 2024, 69.7% of 2010 Volvo XC70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,308 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volvo XC70?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Volvo XC70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).