Volvo S80 MOT Results

Registered in 2003

60.2% pass rate

from 724 tests in 2021

(17% better than other 2003 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S80 is unusually good or bad.

15% fail on Brakes
- 10% fail on Brake performance
  - 7.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (97% worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 7.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (89% worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 2.9% fail on Rbt (97% worse than other 2003 cars)
      - 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      - 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      - 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.8% fail on Rbt
      - 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.41% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      - 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.2% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.69% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.14% fail on Lever
- 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.97% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.97% fail on Lever
- 0.55% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.55% fail on Hand lever
- 0.41% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.14% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.14% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
- 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.14% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.14% fail on Other components
13% fail on Suspension (22% better than other 2003 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Suspension arms
  - 4.8% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 5.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.97% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.97% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.69% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.28% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 1.4% fail on Springs (65% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Coil springs (64% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Coil spring (64% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.83% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.55% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other 2003 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.55% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 2.6% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Headlamp (45% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.9% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.69% fail on Side repeaters
- 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.28% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.28% fail on Position lamp
- 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
6.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 3.2% fail on Transmission
  - 3.0% fail on Drive shafts
    - 3.0% fail on Joints
  - 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.14% fail on Joints
- 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.97% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.69% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.14% fail on Hose
  - 0.14% fail on Pipe
- 0.28% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.28% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.14% fail on Bumpers
- 0.14% fail on Doors
  - 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.14% fail on Door condition
5.8% fail on Tyres
- 3.5% fail on Condition
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth
- 0.14% fail on Size/type
4.4% fail on Visibility (45% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Wipers (49% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Washers (55% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.69% fail on View to rear
  - 0.69% fail on Mirrors
- 0.28% fail on Bonnet
3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% better than other 2003 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (48% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 3.2% fail on Spark ignition (50% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.97% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.55% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.14% fail on Catalytic converter
    - 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
3.3% fail on Steering
- 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 2.9% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.14% fail on Lock stop
- 0.28% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.28% fail on Steering rack
- 0.14% fail on Power steering
  - 0.14% fail on Rams
1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.97% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.83% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.83% fail on Condition
1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.1% fail on Registration plates
0.55% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.55% fail on Attachment