MOT reliability
Volvo 260
2 vehicles · 4 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Volvo 260 vehicles and 4 completed MOT tests, the Volvo 260 has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,939 miles.
2
Vehicles
4
MOT tests
607
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
20%
Dangerous-fault share
Volvo 260 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volvo 260 MOT tests:
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Brakes60%
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Lamps & electrical40%
Fuel types: Petrol (1), Diesel (1)
Most common Volvo 260 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo 260 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Volvo 260 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 10,939 |
Volvo 260 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Volvo 260 vehicles in our MOT data,
50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volvo 260 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)); Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)).
The typical Volvo 260 in our data has covered around
10,939 miles.
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