Volvo S80 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
70.0% pass rate
from 537 tests in 2021
(36% better than other 2006 cars)
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S80 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.37% fail on Individual direction indicators (79% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Horn
  • 7.8% fail on Suspension (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.93% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.37% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.37% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.37% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 5.8% fail on Brakes (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Brake performance (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt
          • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.37% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.74% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.93% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.56% fail on Lever
      • 0.37% fail on Electronic parking brake (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
  • 4.7% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.37% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (61% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.74% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.19% fail on Joints
    • 0.37% fail on Body
      • 0.37% fail on Other body component
    • 0.37% fail on Doors
      • 0.37% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.19% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (55% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.74% fail on Tread depth (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.74% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.56% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (91% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Exhaust emissions (91% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Spark ignition (92% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.19% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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