Volvo S80 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
57.9% pass rate
from 599 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S80 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.67% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.50% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.67% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Main beam tell-tale (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.17% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (65% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (62% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.17% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.50% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.33% fail on Electronic braking system (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.67% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
    • 0.67% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 12% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.5% fail on Springs
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.17% fail on Mounting
    • 0.67% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (80% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 8.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.7% fail on Transmission
      • 3.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.5% fail on Joints
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Tank
    • 0.50% fail on Boot lid (11 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Boot lid condition (13 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Hinge
    • 0.17% fail on Seats
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's seat
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (36% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.83% fail on Washers (77% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.67% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Steering (53% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.17% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (58% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.67% fail on Condition
    • 0.67% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Airbags
      • 0.17% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Speedometer (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment

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