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MOT reliability

Volvo 265

1 vehicles · 18 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volvo 265 vehicles and 18 completed MOT tests, the Volvo 265 has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 92,850 miles.

1
Vehicles
18
MOT tests
412
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Volvo 265 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volvo 265 MOT tests:

  • Other64%
  • Lamps & electrical17%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
  • Body & structure11%
  • Brakes8%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Steering3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Volvo 265 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volvo 265 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo 265 MOT tests:

  1. oil leak (3 times)
  2. play offside inner end of steering rack (2 times)
  3. Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  4. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  6. all rear brake pipes covered in grease not allowing inspection (2 times)
  7. power steering ruff when operated but not excessive (2 times)
  8. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  9. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
  12. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  13. Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)
  14. Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) (1 times)

Volvo 265 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1984 1 18 67% 92,850

Volvo 265 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volvo 265 vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volvo 265 MOT issues are: oil leak; play offside inner end of steering rack; Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)).

The typical Volvo 265 in our data has covered around 92,850 miles.

Compare the Volvo 265

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