Volvo S80 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
61.6% pass rate
from 709 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S80 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim (58% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim (70% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp (46% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.99% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.56% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.42% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.28% fail on Horn
      • 0.14% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 9.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.42% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.42% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.99% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.99% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal
    • 0.85% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.85% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.14% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 7.9% fail on Suspension (54% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (50% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage ball joints (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.56% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
  • 5.4% fail on Steering
    • 4.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.2% fail on Track rod end (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.85% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.71% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
    • 0.28% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
    • 0.28% fail on Steering play
      • 0.28% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.14% fail on Steering column
  • 4.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (67% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.42% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.28% fail on Tank
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
    • 0.42% fail on Body
      • 0.28% fail on Other body component
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
    • 0.14% fail on Towbar
      • 0.14% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility (47% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (55% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (54% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear
      • 0.28% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.85% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.56% fail on Spark ignition (89% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Catalyst emissions (87% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (89% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.99% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (66% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.42% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Requirements
    • 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.71% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.71% fail on Attachment
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates

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