Volvo S80 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
59.9% pass rate
from 701 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S80 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (53% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 8.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.71% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.86% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.86% fail on Lever
    • 0.71% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.57% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.57% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
  • 11% fail on Suspension (37% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.4% fail on Pins and bushes (93% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.86% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.86% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Springs (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Coil springs (83% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Coil spring (83% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.14% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.71% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.43% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.43% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
  • 6.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Transmission
      • 3.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.9% fail on Joints
        • 0.14% fail on Drive shaft
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.86% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.71% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.14% fail on Tank
    • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
  • 6.1% fail on Steering
    • 5.3% fail on Steering linkage components (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Track rod end (72% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.43% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.43% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.29% fail on Steering wheel (13 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility (33% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (74% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.43% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.43% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.71% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.57% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.43% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (86% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Airbags
      • 0.14% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment
  • 0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plates

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