Volvo S60 MOT Results

Registered in 2001

54.2% pass rate

from 526 tests in 2021

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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S60 is unusually good or bad.

21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 5.3% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.57% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 5.3% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 5.3% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 4.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.38% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.19% fail on Side repeaters
- 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.19% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.19% fail on Position lamp
14% fail on Brakes
- 10% fail on Brake performance
  - 7.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 7.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (98% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.0% fail on Rbt
      - 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.9% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
      - 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.38% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
- 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.3% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.1% fail on Brake discs
- 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.57% fail on Hand lever
  - 0.19% fail on Pedal
- 0.57% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.19% fail on Servos
  - 0.19% fail on Master cylinder
  - 0.19% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.57% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.19% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.19% fail on Operation
13% fail on Suspension
- 8.0% fail on Suspension arms (56% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 4.0% fail on Pins and bushes (93% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 4.0% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.76% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.76% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.57% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.38% fail on Linkage
  - 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.19% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.1% fail on Springs (67% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Coil springs (66% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.95% fail on Coil spring (71% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.19% fail on Mounting
- 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.38% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.38% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.38% fail on Ball joint
- 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
6.3% fail on Tyres
- 3.8% fail on Condition
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.38% fail on Size/type
5.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (40% better than other 2001 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.1% fail on Transmission (66% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (64% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 1.1% fail on Joints (64% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.57% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.19% fail on Tank
  - 0.19% fail on System
- 0.38% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.38% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.19% fail on Doors
  - 0.19% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.19% fail on Door condition
5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 5.3% fail on Spark ignition
    - 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.19% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  - 0.19% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.95% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.95% fail on Engine oil leaks
5.5% fail on Visibility
- 2.9% fail on Wipers
- 2.1% fail on Washers
- 0.57% fail on View to rear
  - 0.57% fail on Mirrors
- 0.19% fail on Bonnet
- 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.19% fail on Windscreen
3.2% fail on Steering
- 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.7% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.38% fail on Other components (18 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.38% fail on Steering linkage (23 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Ball joint
- 0.57% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.38% fail on Operation (15 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Steering rack
- 0.57% fail on Steering play
  - 0.57% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Steering wheel (11 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Steering column
1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (62% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.95% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.57% fail on Seat belts (75% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.57% fail on Condition
0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.76% fail on Registration plates
0.76% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.76% fail on Attachment
0.19% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.19% fail on Speedometer