Volvo S80 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
53.2% pass rate
from 154 tests in 2021
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S80 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.1% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 5.8% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.65% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.65% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.65% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 7.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.3% fail on Lever
    • 0.65% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.65% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.65% fail on Brake pads
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.3% fail on All direction indicators (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.65% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Position lamp
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (10 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.65% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.65% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.65% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 2.6% fail on Fluid leaks (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.65% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.65% fail on Other leaks
  • 9.7% fail on Suspension
    • 4.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.65% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.65% fail on Attachment
    • 0.65% fail on Airbags
      • 0.65% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.3% fail on Joints
    • 0.65% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.65% fail on Hose
    • 0.65% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.65% fail on Doors
      • 0.65% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.65% fail on Door condition
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.3% fail on Power steering
      • 0.65% fail on Operation
      • 0.65% fail on Other components
    • 0.65% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.65% fail on Track rod end
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.65% fail on Condition
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.65% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.65% fail on Attachment

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