Volvo S80 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
75.1% pass rate
from 674 tests in 2021
(36% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S80 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.59% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.45% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
  • 3.4% fail on Brakes (57% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.74% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.89% fail on Brake performance (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (77% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 3.3% fail on Suspension (75% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension arms (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.74% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.45% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Axles
      • 0.15% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 2.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.15% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (53% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.89% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.15% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.45% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Other leaks (13 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (70% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Transmission
      • 0.45% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.45% fail on Joints
    • 0.30% fail on Doors
      • 0.30% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.15% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.45% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.30% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
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