Volvo S60 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
55.9% pass rate
from 1,637 tests in 2021
(9.2% better than other 2003 cars)
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim (50% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators (92% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type (90% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.061% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.061% fail on Arm
    • 4.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps (40% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.061% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.12% fail on Main beam tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.061% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (59% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.55% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance (59% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.061% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.67% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.67% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal
    • 0.61% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.061% fail on Servos
    • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.061% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.061% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 11% fail on Suspension (34% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (28% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.98% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (72% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (71% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.31% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.18% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (93% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings (92% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (33% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Transmission (43% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts (40% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Joints (43% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Drive shaft
    • 1.8% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Tank
    • 0.24% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.24% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
    • 0.061% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.061% fail on Doors
      • 0.061% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.061% fail on Door condition
    • 0.061% fail on Undertray
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.61% fail on Size/type (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (35% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (58% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.24% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.061% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.2% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.55% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.43% fail on Power steering
      • 0.31% fail on Other components
      • 0.061% fail on Operation
      • 0.061% fail on Rams
    • 0.18% fail on Steering wheel (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (52% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition (61% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Catalyst emissions (78% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.061% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.061% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.67% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.061% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.061% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.37% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.061% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (53% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Seat belts (50% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Condition
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment
      • 0.061% fail on Requirements
    • 0.61% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (56% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.79% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.67% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.55% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition

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