1998 Volvo 940 MOT Results

Volvo 940, registered in 1998

54.8% pass rate

from 748 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(18% better than other 1998 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo 940 is unusually good or bad.

29% fail on Lighting and signalling
- 12% fail on Registration plate (43% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 11% fail on Position lamps (48% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 9.6% fail on Front lamps (52% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.80% fail on Rear lamps
  - 0.13% fail on All position lamps
- 7.0% fail on Direction indicators (88% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 7.0% fail on Flashing type (88% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 3.5% fail on Individual lamps (98% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
    - 2.0% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Horn (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim (60% better than other 1998 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Stop lamp (49% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Headlamps (79% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.94% fail on Headlamp (79% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Fog lamp
  - 0.67% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.13% fail on Rear reflectors
14% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 1998 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 2.5% fail on Rear wheels (56% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Front wheels
- 3.5% fail on ABS (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Parking brake
  - 2.5% fail on Condition
- 2.4% fail on Hub components
  - 1.5% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.80% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.13% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.13% fail on Brake calipers
- 2.1% fail on Hydraulic systems (76% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Components (76% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 2.0% fail on Hoses
    - 0.13% fail on Pipes
- 1.5% fail on Mechanical components (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Linkage
- 0.13% fail on Restricted movement
11% fail on Fuel and exhaust
- 10% fail on Exhaust system (50% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (79% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Catalyst (79% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.53% fail on Cap
  - 0.27% fail on System
  - 0.13% fail on Hose
9.5% fail on Driver's view of the road
- 6.4% fail on Wipers
- 1.6% fail on Washers (66% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Windscreen
- 1.2% fail on Mirrors
8.3% fail on Tyres (28% better than other 1998 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Tread depth
- 2.3% fail on Condition
7.2% fail on Steering
- 6.0% fail on Steering system
  - 3.6% fail on Track rod end
  - 1.7% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.27% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.27% fail on Steering arm
  - 0.13% fail on Other components
    - 0.13% fail on Steering pivot point
- 1.2% fail on Power steering
  - 0.67% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.27% fail on Operation
  - 0.13% fail on Pump
- 0.13% fail on Steering control
  - 0.13% fail on Steering coupling
    - 0.13% fail on Universal joint
- 0.13% fail on Steering operation
5.9% fail on Suspension (75% better than other 1998 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Shock absorbers
  - 2.3% fail on Condition
- 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (64% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Pins / bushes (63% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Front suspension joints
- 0.67% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.27% fail on Linkage (89% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Attachment
- 0.13% fail on Front suspension locking devices
- 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.13% fail on Component mounting
2.7% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 2.7% fail on Registration plate
1.2% fail on Seat belts (76% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Condition
- 0.27% fail on Prescribed areas (94% better than other 1998 cars)
0.13% fail on Body and structure
- 0.13% fail on Doors
  - 0.13% fail on Passengers other

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