Volvo S80 MOT Results

Registered in 2012

73.6% pass rate

from 386 tests in 2021

(21% better than other 2012 cars)

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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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo S80 is unusually good or bad.

7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.4% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.4% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.78% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.26% fail on All direction indicators
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.3% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.0% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.52% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.52% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
6.0% fail on Tyres
- 3.4% fail on Tread depth
- 3.1% fail on Condition
- 0.52% fail on Size/type
4.1% fail on Suspension (56% better than other 2012 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.3% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.78% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.52% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.26% fail on Springs
  - 0.26% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.26% fail on Coil spring
3.4% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
3.1% fail on Visibility
- 2.6% fail on Wipers
- 0.52% fail on Washers
2.8% fail on Brakes (52% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.3% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.26% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.26% fail on Brake discs
- 0.78% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.78% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.78% fail on Rbt
      - 0.52% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.26% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.52% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.26% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.26% fail on Electronic stability control
1.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.52% fail on Transmission
  - 0.52% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.52% fail on Joints
- 0.26% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.26% fail on Hose
- 0.26% fail on Body
  - 0.26% fail on Panel
- 0.26% fail on Seats
  - 0.26% fail on Driver's seat
1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.78% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.26% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
0.52% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.26% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.26% fail on Condition
- 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.52% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.26% fail on Condition
- 0.26% fail on Attachment