Volvo S80 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
73.7% pass rate
from 536 tests in 2021
(37% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S80 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (67% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Headlamps (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 6.9% fail on Suspension (53% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Shock absorbers (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.7% fail on Springs (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs (71% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring (71% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.19% fail on Axles
      • 0.19% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Washers (66% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Wipers (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.56% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.56% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.37% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.37% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.19% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.93% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.93% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.37% fail on Spark ignition (86% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 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
  • 1.3% fail on Steering
    • 0.75% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.75% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.37% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.93% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.75% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
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