Volvo S60 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
55.2% pass rate
from 1,222 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim (37% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators (99% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type (99% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (50% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.57% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Main beam tell-tale (14 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (56% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 9.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.082% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.82% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (59% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.082% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.74% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Cable
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.57% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.41% fail on Pedal
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.082% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (48% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (99% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.082% fail on Linkage
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (76% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.98% fail on Springs (73% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Coil springs (74% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Coil spring (76% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Mounting
      • 0.082% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Wheel bearings (76% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.082% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.082% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.082% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.082% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.082% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system (40% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on System (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Hose
      • 0.082% fail on Pipe
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (63% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (64% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.082% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.082% fail on Joints
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
      • 0.082% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.082% fail on Door condition
    • 0.33% fail on Boot lid (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Boot lid condition (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.082% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.082% fail on Body
      • 0.082% fail on Other body component
    • 0.082% fail on Seats
      • 0.082% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (36% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (61% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.082% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.082% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (52% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition (60% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.82% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.49% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.082% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.082% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.082% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.082% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.49% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.49% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.41% fail on Power steering
      • 0.33% fail on Operation
      • 0.082% fail on Other components
    • 0.41% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Seat belts (80% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Airbags
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.082% fail on Condition
  • 0.082% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.082% fail on Speedometer

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