Volvo S80
MOT data from 12,064 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 81.3%. Average mileage at test: 124,113 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 454 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 276 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 274 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 214 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 213 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 212 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 204 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 186 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 179 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 169 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 8,987 | 82.4% |
| Petrol | 3,049 | 78.1% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 213 | 82.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2000 | 163 | 72.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2001 | 455 | 73.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2002 | 581 | 77.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2003 | 776 | 74.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2004 | 796 | 74.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2005 | 724 | 77.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2006 | 657 | 79.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2007 | 1,215 | 80.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2008 | 1,044 | 82.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2009 | 795 | 80.3% | |
| Top failures: windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2010 | 963 | 86.8% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2011 | 711 | 84.2% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2012 | 604 | 83.8% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2013 | 774 | 85% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2014 | 627 | 86.1% | |
| Top failures: smoke opacity levels exceed default limit, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2015 | 613 | 86.3% | |
| Top failures: a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2016 | 314 | 93.9% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
76,881 mi
Median
112,130 mi
75th percentile
153,983 mi
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