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MOT reliability

Volvo 1`31

1 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
56%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volvo 1`31 vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Volvo 1`31 has an overall 56% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 71,796 miles.

1
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
1,335
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volvo 1`31 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volvo 1`31 MOT tests:

  • Other140%
  • Seatbelts & equipment13%
  • Emissions & nuisance13%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volvo 1`31 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo 1`31 MOT tests:

  1. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
  2. Off-side and near-side inner wings and front panel corroded, but not considered excessive at time of test (2 times)
  3. Corrosion to front floorpans (2 times)
  4. Front brake discs slightly pitted (2 times)
  5. Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) (1 times)
  6. Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  7. Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (1 times)
  8. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (1 times)
  9. Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  10. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  12. Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  13. Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
  14. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)

Volvo 1`31 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1969 1 9 56% 71,796

Volvo 1`31 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volvo 1`31 vehicles in our MOT data, 56% pass the MOT (a 44% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volvo 1`31 MOT issues are: Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b); Off-side and near-side inner wings and front panel corroded, but not considered excessive at time of test; Corrosion to front floorpans.

The typical Volvo 1`31 in our data has covered around 71,796 miles.

Compare the Volvo 1`31

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