Volvo S60 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
62.2% pass rate
from 1,484 tests in 2021
(20% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S60 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.067% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.067% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.067% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.067% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.88% fail on Electronic stability control (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (36% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.067% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.067% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
    • 1.0% fail on Parking brake control (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Lever (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.067% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.067% fail on Brake fluid
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.5% fail on Headlamps (36% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp (37% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.067% fail on Switch
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (68% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.47% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.067% fail on Switch
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
  • 6.3% fail on Suspension (62% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms (32% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings (83% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (90% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.067% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.067% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.067% fail on Sub-frame
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (40% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Tank
      • 0.067% fail on Hose
    • 0.88% fail on Transmission (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Drive shafts (72% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Joints (72% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.067% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.067% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
    • 0.13% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.13% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.067% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.067% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 4.3% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.54% fail on Steering wheel (45 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.067% fail on Operation
      • 0.067% fail on Steering box
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Operation
      • 0.067% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.067% fail on Other components
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (54% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (55% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.34% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (65% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (71% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Catalyst emissions (61% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.067% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.067% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.67% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.54% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (78% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment

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