MOT Stats

Volvo

Model	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
66	1	100%	n/a
122	2	0%	Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
123	1	100%	n/a
131	1	100%	n/a
144	3	66.67%	Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.
145	1	100%	n/a
240	1,288	63.9%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
245	4	75%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
265	1	0%	Leaking brake pipe or connection on a hydraulic system.
360	1	100%	n/a
440	1	100%	n/a
480	3	0%	Parking brake lever has excessive movement.
544	3	100%	n/a
700 Series	878	63.1%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
740	1	100%	n/a
745	1	100%	n/a
760	2	50%	Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.
780	1	100%	n/a
800 Series	1,798	61.51%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
850	4	50%	Door will not open using the relevant control or close properly.
850R	3	100%	n/a
900 Series	3,168	63.79%	Exhaust system leaking or insecure.
940	2	0%	Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with position lamps.
945	1	100%	n/a
960	3	66.67%	Steering ball joint with excessive wear.
1800	40	80%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
Amazon	8	62.5%	Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.
B18	3	66.67%	Steering ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment.
C30	23,599	58.57%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
C70	8,339	59.2%	Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.
Estate	4	75%	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
Limousine	14	71.43%	Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
P1800	36	88.89%	Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
S40	20,018	56.35%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
S60	20,972	71.57%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
S70	458	67.47%	Anti-lock braking system warning device shows system malfunction.
S80	7,539	68.19%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
S90	7,472	87.49%	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
V40	99,387	72.94%	Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.
V50	32,279	54.04%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
V60	36,866	78.28%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
V70	43,299	63.31%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
V90	14,514	85.35%	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
XC40	50,523	90.15%	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
XC60	104,263	79.96%	Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.
XC70	17,639	68.2%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
XC90	66,909	72.37%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.

Tests: 561,353

Average Volvo pass rate: 72.97%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.	5.3.1(b)(i)	Major	13%
2	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.	5.2.3(d)(ii)	Dangerous	12%
3	Position lamp missing or inoperative.	4.2.1(a)(ii)	Major	11%
4	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.	5.3.4(a)(i)	Major	10%
5	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.	1.1.13(a)(ii)	Dangerous	10%
6	Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.	5.2.3(e)	Dangerous	9%
7	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	8%
8	Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements.	5.2.3(d)(i)	Major	7%
9	Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.	6.1.7(g)(ii)	Major	6%
10	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.	3.5(a)	Major	6%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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