Volvo S80 MOT Results
Registered in 200870.5% pass rate
from 949 tests in 2017
(20% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S80 is unusually good or bad.
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17% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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5.6% fail on
Position lamps
- 5.4% fail on Front lamps
- 0.11% fail on All position lamps
- 0.11% fail on Rear lamps
- 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.7% fail on Registration plate lamp
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2.6% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp
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0.21% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.21% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.11% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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1.3% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.95% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.32% fail on Side repeaters
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.21% fail on Battery
- 0.21% fail on Horn
- 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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5.6% fail on
Position lamps
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6.8% fail on
Tyres
- 3.6% fail on Condition
- 3.4% fail on Tread depth
- 0.21% fail on Size/type
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6.3% fail on
Suspension
(53% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Coil springs
(70% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(56% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.21% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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1.2% fail on
Suspension arms
(54% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (52% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Trailing arms
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Drive shafts
(63% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Front drive shafts
(62% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Constant velocity joints (62% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Front drive shafts
(62% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.21% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.21% fail on Front
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0.21% fail on
Shock absorbers
(84% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Condition (84% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.11% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.11% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.11% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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1.5% fail on
Coil springs
(70% better than other 2008 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Brakes
(39% better than other 2008 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Hub components
- 3.2% fail on Brake pads
- 0.84% fail on Brake discs
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0.95% fail on
Brake performance
(73% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Front wheels
- 0.42% fail on Rear wheels (76% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.32% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(77% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Components
(74% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Hoses
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0.32% fail on
Components
(74% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.32% fail on ABS
- 0.11% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.11% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.11% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.11% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.11% fail on
Pedal
- 0.11% fail on Anti-slip
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0.11% fail on
Pedal
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3.5% fail on
Hub components
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4.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 2.0% fail on Wipers
- 1.6% fail on Washers
- 0.42% fail on Windscreen
- 0.21% fail on Mirrors
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1.4% fail on
Steering
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0.95% fail on
Steering system
- 0.63% fail on Track rod end
- 0.21% fail on Steering rack
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint
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0.42% fail on
Power steering
- 0.32% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Drive system
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0.95% fail on
Steering system
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1.3% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(56% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Exhaust system (70% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.32% fail on System
- 0.11% fail on Tank
- 0.11% fail on Hose
- 0.11% fail on Emissions
- 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.53% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.53% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.53% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.53% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.42% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.32% fail on Attachment
- 0.11% fail on Condition
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0.21% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.21% fail on Registration plate
Read the Honest John Review
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Volvo S80 (2006 - 2016)
Very comfortable seats and excellent ride quality. Feels like a solid and well made car.