Volvo S60 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
57.1% pass rate
from 1,865 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Brakes (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.054% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.054% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Lever
    • 2.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Lever (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
    • 0.27% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.054% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.054% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.054% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.054% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.054% fail on Other components
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp (34% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.59% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.054% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.054% fail on Switch
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.054% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.054% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.054% fail on Horn
    • 0.054% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 10% fail on Suspension (41% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.9% fail on Pins and bushes (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (53% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage
      • 0.054% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.97% fail on Springs (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Coil springs (77% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Coil spring (77% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Macpherson strut (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.59% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings (82% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers (75% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (95% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Condition (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (38% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts (50% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Joints (56% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Drive shaft (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.054% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pipe
      • 0.11% fail on Tank
      • 0.054% fail on System
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.054% fail on Bracket
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (87% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.054% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.054% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.054% fail on Doors
      • 0.054% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.054% fail on Door condition
    • 0.054% fail on Seats
      • 0.054% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 4.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.054% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.054% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.64% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.54% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.11% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
      • 0.054% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.054% fail on Pump
      • 0.054% fail on Other components
    • 0.11% fail on Steering wheel
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (72% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Catalyst emissions (71% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested (72% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.91% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.59% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.054% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.054% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.054% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.054% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.54% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.48% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.11% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.054% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.054% fail on Undertray
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Seat belts (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
      • 0.054% fail on Requirements
  • 0.91% fail on Road Wheels (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Attachment (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Condition
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates

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