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Volvo C70 MOT pass rate and common problems

64.8% of Volvo C70s passed the 2024 MOT (7,712 first tests): 59.0% at the first attempt and 5.8% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 2 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it is statistically indistinguishable from normal: MOT Risk Index 99.2 (95% CI 96.5–101.8; 100 = normal).

Volvo C70 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate64.8%incl. 5.8% fixed at the test centre20247712
Passed at the first attempt59.0%all first tests20247712
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 96.5–101.8)99.2index100 = normal for its age · rank 451 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20247712
Biggest excess: Tyres15.0per 10010.3 same-age2019–202458964
Dangerous defects16.6per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202458964
Advisory items157.8per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202458964
strip · Volvo C70 · MOT Risk Index · 99.2 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Volvo C70. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 451 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 409 and 475 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Volvo C70 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank451of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20247712
Best rank within its 95% interval409rankother models held where they are20247712
Worst rank within its 95% interval475rankother models held where they are20247712

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 96.2 to 99.2 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Volvo C70 MOT, and how often?

Volvo C70 MOTs fail most often on suspension: 26.8 per 100 tests, against 27.6 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 58,964).

bar · Volvo C70 · Suspension · 26.8 vs 27.6 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension26.8per 10027.62019–202415799
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment25.1per 10032.32019–202414817
Brakes16.8per 10019.92019–20249878
Tyres15per 10010.32019–20248857
Body, chassis, structure13per 10011.22019–20247656
Visibility8per 10011.02019–20244743

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 58,964 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Volvo C70 compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Volvo C70 is tyres at age 8: 10.1 failures per 100 tests, against 6.3 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 1,063).

bullet · Volvo C70 · Tyres, age 8 · 10.1 vs 6.3 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 8: 10.1 vs 6.3. Brakes, age 8: 3.6 vs 5.4. Suspension, age 8: 8.8 vs 7.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 810.1per 1006.32019–20241063
Brakes, age 83.6per 1005.42019–20241063
Suspension, age 88.8per 1007.82019–20241063

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volvo C70's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Volvo C70 advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 26.9% of the time.

funnel · Volvo C70 · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 26.9 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 26.9 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment26.9% next failmedian model2019–20241758
Suspension22.5% next failmedian model2019–202410280
Body, chassis, structure16.4% next failmedian model2019–20241650
Brakes14.8% next failmedian model2019–20249453
Tyres14.4% next failmedian model2019–202412277
Steering12.0% next failmedian model2019–20241321
Noise, emissions and leaks6.7% next failmedian model2019–20241912
Identification of the vehicle2.5% next failmedian model2019–20241179
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road wheels1.2% next failmedian model2019–20241274
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20243413

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Volvo C70 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Volvo C70 MOTs flag tyres most: 45.1 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 58,964).

bar · Volvo C70 · Tyres · 45.1 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres45.1per 10039.72019–202426612
Suspension40.9per 10026.22019–202424095
Brakes36.6per 10034.72019–202421596
Non-component advisories9.1per 1007.82019–20245385
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment5.7per 1002.82019–20243366
Noise, emissions and leaks5per 1005.22019–20242946

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 58,964 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Volvo C70?

For Volvo C70s aged 12 to 14 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 22.2% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 6,826).

bar · Volvo C70 · Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 82 cars) · 14.6 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 82 cars)14.6% next fail2019–202482
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 82 cars)7.3% next fail2019–202482
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 45 cars)13.3% next fail2019–202445
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass8.3% next fail2019–20241122
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–20241122
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.4% next fail2019–20241122
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20241122
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20241122
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20241122
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20241122
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241122
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9.8% next fail2019–2024733
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9% next fail2019–2024733
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.7% next fail2019–2024733
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.8% next fail2019–2024733
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.8% next fail2019–2024733
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–2024733
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–2024733
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–2024733
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–2024733
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–2024733
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail13.2% next fail2019–2024819
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail12.4% next fail2019–2024819
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.4% next fail2019–2024819
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.3% next fail2019–2024819
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–2024819
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.5% next fail2019–2024819
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.4% next fail2019–2024819
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–2024819
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–2024819
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–2024819
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–2024819
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass12.1% next fail2019–20243579
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass11.0% next fail2019–20243579
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass10% next fail2019–20243579
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.1% next fail2019–20243579
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–20243579
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–20243579
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20243579
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20243579
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20243579
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20243579
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243579
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory15.2% next fail2019–20242773
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory12.3% next fail2019–20242773
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.8% next fail2019–20242773
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.7% next fail2019–20242773
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–20242773
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–20242773
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–20242773
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–20242773
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20242773
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20242773
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242773
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail20.4% next fail2019–20243899
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail17.1% next fail2019–20243899
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail15.5% next fail2019–20243899
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail13.9% next fail2019–20243899
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail10.0% next fail2019–20243899
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–20243899
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–20243899
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.1% next fail2019–20243899
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1% next fail2019–20243899
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20243899
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20243899
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass15.3% next fail2019–20244844
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass11.5% next fail2019–20244844
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass11.3% next fail2019–20244844
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass8.3% next fail2019–20244844
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–20244844
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–20244844
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20244844
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20244844
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20244844
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20244844
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20244844
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory20.2% next fail2019–20244453
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory17% next fail2019–20244453
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory14.6% next fail2019–20244453
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.9% next fail2019–20244453
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.7% next fail2019–20244453
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–20244453
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–20244453
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–20244453
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–20244453
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20244453
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20244453
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail22.2% next fail2019–20246826
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail20.9% next fail2019–20246826
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail15.7% next fail2019–20246826
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.6% next fail2019–20246826
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.0% next fail2019–20246826
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–20246826
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.9% next fail2019–20246826
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–20246826
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–20246826
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20246826
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20246826
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass15.5% next fail2019–20244386
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass12.0% next fail2019–20244386
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.1% next fail2019–20244386
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–20244386
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.4% next fail2019–20244386
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–20244386
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20244386
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–20244386
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1% next fail2019–20244386
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20244386
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20244386
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory20.5% next fail2019–20244615
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory18.2% next fail2019–20244615
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.2% next fail2019–20244615
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.8% next fail2019–20244615
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.4% next fail2019–20244615
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.1% next fail2019–20244615
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.7% next fail2019–20244615
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–20244615
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–20244615
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20244615
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20244615
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail21.7% next fail2019–20245869
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail21.7% next fail2019–20245869
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail15.1% next fail2019–20245869
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.4% next fail2019–20245869
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.1% next fail2019–20245869
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.2% next fail2019–20245869
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–20245869
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–20245869
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–20245869
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20245869
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20245869
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass11.1% next fail2019–2024754
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass8.4% next fail2019–2024754
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass6.2% next fail2019–2024754
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–2024754
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–2024754
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–2024754
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–2024754
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–2024754
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–2024754
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–2024754
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory17.4% next fail2019–2024845
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory15.0% next fail2019–2024845
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory10.9% next fail2019–2024845
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory8.4% next fail2019–2024845
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–2024845
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–2024845
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–2024845
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory3.9% next fail2019–2024845
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–2024845
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail27.5% next fail2019–2024839
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail15.6% next fail2019–2024839
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail14.4% next fail2019–2024839
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail9.3% next fail2019–2024839
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail7.6% next fail2019–2024839
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail7.5% next fail2019–2024839
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail6.7% next fail2019–2024839
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail5.4% next fail2019–2024839
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–2024839
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–2024839
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–2024839

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Volvo C70 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Volvo C70 gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 16.6 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 77.2 major and 23.1 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Volvo C70 · Dangerous defects · 16.6 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 16.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects16.6per 10011.22019–202458964

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 58,964 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volvo C70 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Volvo C70 go from 35.5% at age 11 (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 29.6–41.8%) to 43.8% at age 19 (rough estimate: 397 tests, 95% interval 39.0–48.8%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 397 tests, 95% interval 39.0–48.8%) (2024, n = 7,712).

line · Volvo C70 · Age 11 (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 29.6–41.8%) · 35.5 vs 33.2 · 2024
Age 11 (rough esti: 35.5. Age 19 (rough esti: 43.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 29.6–41.8%)35.5% failed first time33.22024234
Age 12 (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 26.9–37.7%)32.0% failed first time35.72024281
Age 13 (rough estimate: 483 tests, 95% interval 37.5–46.3%)41.8% failed first time38.22024483
Age 1441.7% failed first time40.42024715
Age 1544.1% failed first time41.62024812
Age 1641.6% failed first time43.120241008
Age 1744.1% failed first time43.120241133
Age 1846.9% failed first time43.920241028
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 19 (rough estimate: 397 tests, 95% interval 39.0–48.8%)43.8% failed first time43.52024397

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Volvo C70 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 14 of 15 ages shown, Volvo C70s fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 11, where they fail more often: 40.3% against 28.2% (2024, n = 4,308).

line · Volvo C70 · Age 6 · 24.7 vs 16.1 · 2024
Age 6: 24.7. Age 20: 36.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 624.7% fail16.12024251
Age 729.9% fail18.22024529
Age 830.1% fail20.520241063
Age 932.0% fail23.120241868
Age 1034.5% fail25.620242923
Age 1140.3% fail28.220244308
Age 1241.6% fail30.520245546
Age 1343.3% fail32.520246653
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1442.6% fail34.520246463
Age 1541.9% fail36.020246349
Age 1641.7% fail37.020245940
Age 1741.6% fail37.420244946
Age 1840.8% fail37.820243870
Age 1939.6% fail37.420242661
Age 2036.6% fail37.020242139

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo C70 years should I avoid?

The Volvo C70 build year that fails most for its age is 2006: index 104.2 (95% CI 100.8–107.7) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 7,933).

bar · Volvo C70 · Build year 2000 (rough estimate: 566 tests, 95% interval 83.2–108.8) · 96 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2000 (rough estimate: 566 tests, 95% interval 83.2–108.8)96index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024566
Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 1,273 tests, 95% interval 88.2–105.2)96.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241273
Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 1,927 tests, 95% interval 88.3–101.9)95.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241927
Build year 2003 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 3,488 tests, 95% interval 88.3–98.3)93.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243488
Build year 200496.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244153
Build year 2005 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 3,239 tests, 95% interval 86.6–96.8)91.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243239
Build year 2006 (worse for its age)104.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247933
Build year 2007100.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248464
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2008 (worse for its age)103.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247594
Build year 2009102.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245820
Build year 201096.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244643
Build year 2011 (rough estimate: 3,027 tests, 95% interval 89.5–100.8)95.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243027
Build year 2012 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 1,417 tests, 95% interval 77.1–93.1)85.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241417
Build year 2013 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 962 tests, 95% interval 69.8–88.9)79.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024962

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Volvo C70 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Volvo C70 MOT: about £122 (up to about £232 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 7,712).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Volvo C70 · Expected repair bill · 122.1 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill122.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7712
Estimated range lower122.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7712
Estimated range upper231.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7712
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)48.2GBP expected contribution180price catalogue7712
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)35.1GBP expected contribution140price catalogue7712
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)25.2GBP expected contribution150price catalogue7712
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)13.5GBP expected contribution90price catalogue7712

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volvo C70 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 6 fail less often for their age than the Volvo C70 and 2 as often or more. The Volvo C70 has an MOT Risk Index of 99.2, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 7,712).

bar · Volvo C70 · Volvo C70 (this model) · 99.2 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volvo C70 (this model)99.2index100 = normal20247712
Mercedes-Benz V-Class99.9index99.2202410642
Jeep Cherokee100.9index99.2202410398
Jeep Wrangler94.2index99.220247038
Volvo S8082.8index99.220247070
Volvo V7095.4index99.2202441482
Subaru Outback87.6index99.220247550
Nissan Elgrand92.8index99.2202413301
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Jaguar S-Type91index99.2202411255

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volvo C70 normally do?

At age 16, the median Volvo C70 had covered 105,578 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 79,508 to 131,561 miles (2024, n = 1,008).

line · Volvo C70 · Age 11 median (rough estimate) · 67433 vs baseline · 2024
Age 11 median (rou: 67433. Age 19 P75 (rough : 107117. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 median (rough estimate)67433miles2024234
Age 11 P25 (rough estimate)49020miles2024234
Age 11 P75 (rough estimate)90355miles2024234
Age 12 median (rough estimate)71663miles2024281
Age 12 P25 (rough estimate)52394miles2024281
Age 12 P75 (rough estimate)99008miles2024281
Age 13 median (rough estimate)84821miles2024483
Age 13 P25 (rough estimate)64847miles2024483
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 13 P75 (rough estimate)105888miles2024483
Age 14 median88788miles2024715
Age 14 P2566029miles2024715
Age 14 P75112997miles2024715
Age 15 median92573miles2024812
Age 15 P2571377miles2024812
Age 15 P75118750miles2024812
Age 16 median105578miles20241008
Age 16 P2579508miles20241008
Age 16 P75131561miles20241008
Age 17 median99565miles20241133
Age 17 P2577484miles20241133
Age 17 P75125348miles20241133
Age 18 median96968miles20241028
Age 18 P2574473miles20241028
Age 18 P75120968miles20241028
Age 19 median (rough estimate)89987miles2024397
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)68245miles2024397
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)107117miles2024397

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Volvo C70 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 19.5% of Volvo C70s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 47.0% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 1,008). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Volvo C70 · Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 16.8–30.4%) · 22.9 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 16.8–30.4%)22.9% failed first time2024144
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 491 tests, 95% interval 27.2–35.4%)31.2% failed first time2024491
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles43.7% failed first time2024561
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 409 tests, 95% interval 41–50.6%)45.7% failed first time2024409
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 41.2–59.7%)50.5% failed first time2024109
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 231 tests, 95% interval 14.9–25.1%)19.5% failed first time2024231
Age 15+, 40-70k miles33.4% failed first time20241022
Age 15+, 70-100k miles43.7% failed first time20241905
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 100-140k miles44.7% failed first time20241934
Age 15+, 140k+ miles47% failed first time2024777

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volvo C70 last?

38.0% of Volvo C70s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 6.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 22,417).

line · Volvo C70 · 100,000 miles · 38.0 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 38.0. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles38.0% of tested cars202422417
150,000 miles6.0% of tested cars20243543
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 325 tests, 95% interval 0.5–0.6%)0.6% of tested cars2024325

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volvo C70 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Volvo C70 index is 98.2, against 97.3 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 7,712).

slope · Volvo C70 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 98.2 vs 97.3 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 97.3 vs 98.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index98.2index97.32019–20247712

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo C70 fuel fails its MOT less?

There is no real difference between petrol and diesel Volvo C70s before allowing for age: 40.2% against 41.9% fail first time.

bar · Volvo C70 · Diesel · 41.9 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel41.9% fail first timeother fuels20243669
Petrol40.2% fail first timeother fuels20244034

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo C70 engine is best?

No Volvo C70 engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 7,712).

bar · Volvo C70 · Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre · 97.7 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre97.7index vs model norm100 = model average202411224
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre99.6index vs model norm100 = model average202415706
Petrol over 2.0 litre100.4index vs model norm100 = model average202421776
Diesel over 2.0 litre102.2index vs model norm100 = model average202410041

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Volvo C70 fail its MOT most?

Volvo C70 fails first-time MOTs most in Kirkcaldy (KY): 58.4% against 40.0% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 250).

First-time failure rates for the Volvo C70 range from 32.0% in the Southend-on-Sea (SS) postcode area to 51.5% in the Plymouth (PL) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Volvo C70 · Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 52.2–64.3%) · 58.4 vs 41.0 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 34%. 47%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 52.2–64.3%)58.4% fail first time41.02024250
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 51.1–64.4%)57.9% fail first time41.02024209
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 43.9–60.2%)52.1% fail first time41.02024142
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 307 tests, 95% interval 22.1–31.9%)26.7% fail first time41.02024307
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 22.0–36.0%)28.5% fail first time41.02024158
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 23.7–35.4%)29.2% fail first time41.02024226
Plymouth (PL)51.5% fail first time41.02024567
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 42.9–56.2%)49.5% fail first time41.02024212
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Bristol (BS)48.7% fail first time41.02024905
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 261 tests, 95% interval 41.9–53.9%)47.9% fail first time41.02024261
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 415 tests, 95% interval 42.9–52.5%)47.7% fail first time41.02024415
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 288 tests, 95% interval 41.9–53.3%)47.6% fail first time41.02024288
York (YO)47.5% fail first time41.02024735
Edinburgh (EH)47.1% fail first time41.02024543
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 38.8–54.3%)46.5% fail first time41.02024155
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 279 tests, 95% interval 39.8–51.4%)45.5% fail first time41.02024279
Brighton (BN)45.4% fail first time41.02024949
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 194 tests, 95% interval 38.5–52.4%)45.4% fail first time41.02024194
Cardiff (CF)45.2% fail first time41.02024865
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 403 tests, 95% interval 40.4–50.0%)45.2% fail first time41.02024403
Bournemouth (BH)45.0% fail first time41.02024955
Hemel Hempstead (HP)44.9% fail first time41.02024724
Exeter (EX)44.9% fail first time41.02024876
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 36.1–53.9%)44.8% fail first time41.02024116
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 354 tests, 95% interval 39.5–49.8%)44.6% fail first time41.02024354
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)44.5% fail first time41.02024521
Truro (TR)43.9% fail first time41.02024510
Torquay (TQ)43.9% fail first time41.02024686
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 199 tests, 95% interval 37.0–50.7%)43.7% fail first time41.02024199
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 255 tests, 95% interval 37.6–49.7%)43.5% fail first time41.02024255
Portsmouth (PO)43.4% fail first time41.020241081
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 38.1–48.7%)43.4% fail first time41.02024332
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 38.6–48.2%)43.4% fail first time41.02024406
Nottingham (NG)42.9% fail first time41.020241228
Colchester (CO)42.9% fail first time41.02024543
Gloucester (GL)42.9% fail first time41.02024746
Chester (CH)42.7% fail first time41.02024730
Preston (PR)42.7% fail first time41.02024614
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 464 tests, 95% interval 38.2–47.2%)42.7% fail first time41.02024464
Glasgow (G)42.7% fail first time41.02024661
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 36.6–48.9%)42.6% fail first time41.02024244
Swansea (SA)42.6% fail first time41.02024791
Newcastle (NE)42.4% fail first time41.02024727
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 36.4–48.2%)42.2% fail first time41.02024263
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 377 tests, 95% interval 37.3–47.2%)42.2% fail first time41.02024377
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 381 tests, 95% interval 36.9–46.7%)41.7% fail first time41.02024381
Tonbridge (TN)41.5% fail first time41.020241052
Bath (BA)41.5% fail first time41.02024550
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 35.9–47.0%)41.3% fail first time41.02024300
Ipswich (IP)40.9% fail first time41.02024937
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 35.1–46.5%)40.6% fail first time41.02024283
Leeds (LS)40.6% fail first time41.02024517
Norwich (NR)40.5% fail first time41.020241115
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 321 tests, 95% interval 35.3–46.0%)40.5% fail first time41.02024321
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 33.7–47.5%)40.4% fail first time41.02024193
Manchester (M)40.4% fail first time41.02024582
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 377 tests, 95% interval 35.5–45.3%)40.3% fail first time41.02024377
Oxford (OX)40.2% fail first time41.02024900
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 463 tests, 95% interval 35.8–44.7%)40.2% fail first time41.02024463
Northampton (NN)40.0% fail first time41.02024763
Derby (DE)39.9% fail first time41.02024783
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 34.2–45.4%)39.7% fail first time41.02024290
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 32.7–46.8%)39.6% fail first time41.02024182
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 424 tests, 95% interval 34.9–44.1%)39.4% fail first time41.02024424
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 34.5–44.5%)39.4% fail first time41.02024358
Chelmsford (CM)39.4% fail first time41.02024826
Canterbury (CT)39.1% fail first time41.02024617
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 362 tests, 95% interval 34.1–44.1%)39.0% fail first time41.02024362
London W (W) (rough estimate: 207 tests, 95% interval 32.3–45.4%)38.6% fail first time41.02024207
Reading (RG)38.3% fail first time41.020241082
Guildford (GU)38.2% fail first time41.02024989
Milton Keynes (MK)38.2% fail first time41.02024644
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 222 tests, 95% interval 31.7–44.4%)37.8% fail first time41.02024222
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 31.3–44.8%)37.8% fail first time41.02024193
Birmingham (B)37.6% fail first time41.020241610
Doncaster (DN)37.2% fail first time41.02024921
Leicester (LE)37.2% fail first time41.020241080
London E (E) (rough estimate: 288 tests, 95% interval 31.8–42.9%)37.1% fail first time41.02024288
Peterborough (PE)37.1% fail first time41.020241266
Swindon (SN)36.8% fail first time41.02024603
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 497 tests, 95% interval 32.7–41.1%)36.8% fail first time41.02024497
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 321 tests, 95% interval 31.7–42.2%)36.8% fail first time41.02024321
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 306 tests, 95% interval 31.4–42.1%)36.6% fail first time41.02024306
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 347 tests, 95% interval 31.4–41.5%)36.3% fail first time41.02024347
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 350 tests, 95% interval 31.1–41.2%)36% fail first time41.02024350
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 30.0–42.4%)36.0% fail first time41.02024228
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 388 tests, 95% interval 31.0–40.5%)35.6% fail first time41.02024388
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 214 tests, 95% interval 29.4–42.1%)35.5% fail first time41.02024214
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 449 tests, 95% interval 31.1–39.9%)35.4% fail first time41.02024449
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 245 tests, 95% interval 29.4–41.3%)35.1% fail first time41.02024245
Coventry (CV)35.1% fail first time41.02024912
London SE (SE)34.9% fail first time41.02024521
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 275 tests, 95% interval 29.5–40.7%)34.9% fail first time41.02024275
Medway (ME)34.8% fail first time41.02024767
Liverpool (L)34.6% fail first time41.02024508
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 217 tests, 95% interval 28.6–41.1%)34.6% fail first time41.02024217
Sheffield (S)34.5% fail first time41.020241145
Llandudno (LL)34.5% fail first time41.02024600
Redhill (RH)34.4% fail first time41.02024781
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 289 tests, 95% interval 29.0–39.9%)34.3% fail first time41.02024289
Southampton (SO)34.2% fail first time41.02024945
Kingston upon Thames (KT)34.2% fail first time41.02024673
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 28.3–40.3%)34.0% fail first time41.02024235
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 360 tests, 95% interval 28.9–38.6%)33.6% fail first time41.02024360
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 351 tests, 95% interval 28.6–38.4%)33.3% fail first time41.02024351
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 216 tests, 95% interval 27.4–39.9%)33.3% fail first time41.02024216
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 419 tests, 95% interval 28.6–37.6%)32.9% fail first time41.02024419
Slough (SL)32.9% fail first time41.02024587
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 345 tests, 95% interval 28.0–37.9%)32.8% fail first time41.02024345
Southend-on-Sea (SS)32.0% fail first time41.02024516
London N (N) (rough estimate: 427 tests, 95% interval 26.5–35.2%)30.7% fail first time41.02024427
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 23.3–38.9%)30.5% fail first time41.02024131

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Volvo C70 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Volvo C70 MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.3 times the national rate: 0.19% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 7,586).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Volvo C70 · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.3 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.3ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers7586

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Volvo C70 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 26.8% of Volvo C70s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Volvo C70 · Likely compliant · 26.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant26.8% estimate20247712

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Volvo C70?

Of failed Volvo C70 MOTs, 32.0% were retested the same day and a further 63.4% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 18,049).

bar · Volvo C70 · Same-day retest · 32.0 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest32.0%failed initial tests2019–202418049
Retest within 10 days63.4%failed initial tests2019–202418049
Clean MOT streak26.8%observed chains2019–202410427
Repeat advisory39.9%observed chains2019–202410427
Decreasing odometer0.9% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202411432

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Volvo C70?

Volvo C70s aged 10 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 30.4% of tests, against 46.6% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 5,673).

bullet · Volvo C70 · Low-use first-time failure · 30.4 vs 46.6 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 30.4 vs 46.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure30.4%46.62019–20245673
Low-use gap-16.2percentage points8–12k miles2019–20245673

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Volvo C70 likely to last?

Volvo C70s tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 9.5 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Volvo C70 · Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 19) · 11.5 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 19)11.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 19)9.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 19)7.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)4.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo C70s are still on the road?

In 2024, at least as many Volvo C70s were tested at age 19 as at ages 4 to 6 (2024, n = 2,661).

line · Volvo C70 · Age 6 · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 6: 100. Age 19 (at least a: 100. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6100% of age 4–6 baseline2024251
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024529
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241063
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241868
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242923
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244308
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20245546
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246653
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246463
Age 15 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246349
Age 16 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20245940
Age 17 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244946
Age 18 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243870
Age 19 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242661

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Volvo C70 fails, does it fail again?

37.6% of Volvo C70s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 34.8% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 3,956). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 37.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Volvo C70 · Repeat after fail · 37.6 vs 34.8 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 37.6 vs 34.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail37.6%34.82019–20243956

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volvo C70 faults come together?

On Volvo C70s, ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 4.3 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 95).

Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 95 tests, 95% interval 3.4–5.2)4.3liftexpected joint rate202495
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.7)4.1liftexpected joint rate202435
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.1)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024148
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks3.3liftexpected joint rate2024631
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.2)3.3liftexpected joint rate202460
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 2.2–4.2)3.1liftexpected joint rate202440
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.5)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024219
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 336 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024336
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024235
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.8)2.9liftexpected joint rate202452
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.4)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024124
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 189 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.3)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024189
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.3)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024134
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.7liftexpected joint rate2024800
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 73 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.3)2.6liftexpected joint rate202473
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.9)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024185
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024108
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks2.5liftexpected joint rate2024505
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 312 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024312
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 69 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.1)2.5liftexpected joint rate202469
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.5liftexpected joint rate20242389
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.5)2.5liftexpected joint rate202429
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate20241510
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 441 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.5)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024441
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.9)2.3liftexpected joint rate202468
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.9)2.3liftexpected joint rate202463
Brakes + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate20241399
Brakes + Steering2.3liftexpected joint rate2024592
Brakes + Suspension2.3liftexpected joint rate20242404
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.2liftexpected joint rate2024932
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.7)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024108
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.2liftexpected joint rate2024735
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.7)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024100
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 69 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.8)2.2liftexpected joint rate202469
Brakes + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate2024888
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.5)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024161
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate20242115
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.4)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024273
Steering + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate2024954
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate20243478
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.0liftexpected joint rate20241336
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.3)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024355
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.4)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024158
Steering + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate2024538
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2liftexpected joint rate20242069
Tyres + Visibility2liftexpected joint rate2024821
Suspension + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate20242123
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres1.9liftexpected joint rate20241235
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate20242114
Suspension + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate20241290
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.7liftexpected joint rate2024747
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 481 tests, 95% interval 1.6–1.9)1.7liftexpected joint rate2024481
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Volvo C70 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns matched to the Volvo C70; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched13campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register7712

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Volvo C70 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Volvo C70s tested at age 11, about 35 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 19, about 44 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 29.6–41.8%)35.5% fail first time2024234
Age 12 (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 26.9–37.7%)32.0% fail first time2024281
Age 13 (rough estimate: 483 tests, 95% interval 37.5–46.3%)41.8% fail first time2024483
Age 14 (rough estimate: 715 tests, 95% interval 38.1–45.3%)41.7% fail first time2024715
Age 15 (rough estimate: 812 tests, 95% interval 40.7–47.5%)44.1% fail first time2024812
Age 16 (rough estimate: 1,008 tests, 95% interval 38.6–44.6%)41.6% fail first time20241008
Age 17 (rough estimate: 1,133 tests, 95% interval 41.3–47.0%)44.1% fail first time20241133
Age 18 (rough estimate: 1,028 tests, 95% interval 43.9–49.9%)46.9% fail first time20241028
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 19 (rough estimate: 397 tests, 95% interval 39.0–48.8%)43.8% fail first time2024397

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Volvo C70 fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 53.8% of Volvo C70s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 4,996 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: none point the same way as Britain, the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Volvo C70 · Netherlands · 53.8 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 53.8 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands53.8% failed50.82024 by country4996

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Volvo C70 MOT matter?

Volvo C70s fail first time most in January (42.0%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in September (38.8%) (2024, n = 7,712).

line · Volvo C70 · January · 42.0 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 42.0. December: 39.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volvo C70: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January42.0% fail first time31.120244696
February41.5% fail first time30.020244581
March39.9% fail first time28.320246024
April40.4% fail first time29.820244320
May39.2% fail first time28.820244959
June39.8% fail first time28.120245497
July39.6% fail first time29.320245455
August39.8% fail first time29.220244864
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September38.8% fail first time28.220245278
October39.3% fail first time30.320245373
November40.7% fail first time30.620244670
December39.7% fail first time29.320243247

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 7,712 initial Volvo C70 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 7,712 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Volvo C70 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/volvo-c70/

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Volvo C70 MOT: quick answers

What is the Volvo C70 first-time MOT pass rate?

59.0% of first attempts passed in 2024 (7,712 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 7,712 primary tests: 41.04% failed first time and 64.8% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 99.2 is shown separately.