Volvo S80 MOT Results

Registered in 2008

71.3% pass rate

from 862 tests in 2021

(33% 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.

9.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2008 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.3% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.3% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.7% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.58% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (67% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.12% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.12% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.12% fail on Position lamp
7.7% fail on Suspension (52% better than other 2008 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.81% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.12% fail on Linkage
  - 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint
- 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (60% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.70% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.9% fail on Springs (69% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Coil springs (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 1.9% fail on Coil spring (69% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
5.7% fail on Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth
- 2.8% fail on Condition
- 0.46% fail on Size/type
4.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.6% fail on Transmission
  - 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
    - 1.4% fail on Joints
  - 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.23% fail on Joints
- 0.35% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.23% fail on Pipe
  - 0.12% fail on Hose
- 0.23% fail on Doors
  - 0.12% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.12% fail on Door condition
  - 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.12% fail on Door condition
- 0.23% fail on Undertray
- 0.12% fail on Body
  - 0.12% fail on Other body component
4.4% fail on Brakes (56% better than other 2008 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.0% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.0% fail on Brake discs
- 1.9% fail on Brake performance (65% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.93% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.81% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
  - 0.70% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.70% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      - 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (89% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.12% fail on Rbt
      - 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.23% fail on Pedal
  - 0.12% fail on Hand lever
- 0.23% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.12% fail on Electronic parking brake
3.9% fail on Visibility (37% better than other 2008 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Washers
- 0.81% fail on Wipers (72% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.12% fail on View to rear
  - 0.12% fail on Mirrors
3.4% fail on Steering
- 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.9% fail on Track rod end
- 1.0% fail on Steering gear
  - 1.0% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.58% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Steering play
  - 0.12% fail on Steering rack
1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.81% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  - 0.46% fail on Spark ignition (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
1.4% fail on Road Wheels (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Condition
0.93% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.81% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.12% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.12% fail on Condition
0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.23% fail on Registration plates