Volvo S60 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
60.0% pass rate
from 2,025 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (64% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.099% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.099% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.049% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.099% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.099% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% 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
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.099% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.099% fail on Lever
    • 2.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (70% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (94% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Lever (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.54% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.049% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.20% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.049% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.0% fail on Headlamps (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Headlamp (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.049% fail on Matched pair
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (56% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators (36% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type (36% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Individual direction indicators (50% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.049% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.35% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.30% fail on Horn
      • 0.049% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.099% fail on All position lamps (16 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Position lamp
  • 8.1% fail on Suspension (53% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.69% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.099% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.099% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.049% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.049% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.049% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.099% fail on Size/type
  • 6.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (27% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Tank
      • 0.049% fail on Hose
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (66% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.049% fail on Joints
    • 0.35% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
      • 0.099% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.099% fail on Door condition
      • 0.049% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition
    • 0.30% fail on Body
      • 0.25% fail on Other body component
      • 0.049% fail on Panel
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.099% fail on Integral vehicle structure (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (84% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.049% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.049% fail on Bracket
    • 0.049% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.049% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.049% fail on Load security
      • 0.049% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.049% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.049% fail on Seats
      • 0.049% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.049% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.049% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.049% fail on Undertray
  • 4.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.9% fail on Steering linkage components (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Track rod end (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.54% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.25% fail on Other components
      • 0.099% fail on Operation
    • 0.44% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.049% fail on Operation
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.049% fail on Steering wheel
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility (57% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.049% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.099% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition (80% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Compression ignition (58% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.099% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.099% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.049% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.049% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.049% fail on Undertray
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (54% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Seat belts (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
    • 0.049% fail on Airbags
      • 0.049% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.94% fail on Road Wheels (90% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Condition
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates

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