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MOT reliability

Volvo 144

3,675 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3,675 Volvo 144 vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Volvo 144 has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 73,556 miles.

3,675
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
744
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volvo 144 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volvo 144 MOT tests:

  • Brakes38%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
  • Other10%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Steering8%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Visibility2%

Fuel types: Petrol (3,646), Diesel (27), LPG (2)

Most common Volvo 144 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo 144 MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  2. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  3. Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
  12. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
  13. Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  15. Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)

Volvo 144 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1974 1 1 100% 45,699
1973 4 24 96% 57,735

Volvo 144 reliability FAQ

Across 3,675 Volvo 144 vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volvo 144 MOT issues are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)).

The typical Volvo 144 in our data has covered around 73,556 miles.

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