MOT failure data · 2025
Volvo XC70 MOT problems
Across every Volvo XC70 that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was coil spring fractured or broken, on 7.07% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 25.56%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Volvo XC70 MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 7.07% |
| 2 | Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 5.66% |
| 3 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.38% |
| 4 | Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.01% |
| 5 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 3.75% |
| 6 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 3.73% |
| 7 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 3.28% |
| 8 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 3.2% |
| 9 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 3.08% |
| 10 | Joints constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Body, chassis, structure | 2.72% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Volvo XC70, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Volvo XC70 buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Volvo XC70?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Volvo XC70 MOT FAQs
What does a Volvo XC70 most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Volvo XC70 cars failing their 2025 MOT was "coil spring fractured or broken", appearing on 7.07% of failure items.
Does this mean my Volvo XC70 will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Volvo XC70 that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Volvo XC70 passed 74.39% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Volvo XC70's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Volvo XC70 MOT pass rate · used Volvo XC70 buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.