MOT reliability
Volvo 44
7 vehicles · 36 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Volvo 44 vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Volvo 44 has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 109,099 miles.
7
Vehicles
36
MOT tests
7,074
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volvo 44 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volvo 44 MOT tests:
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Other110%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Steering3%
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Brakes2%
Volvo 44 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Volvo 44 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo 44 MOT tests:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- nearside mirror cracked (2 times)
- rear number plate perished (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (2 times)
- oil leak (2 times)
Volvo 44 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 131,917 |
| 1996 | 2 | 11 | 55% | 93,267 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 | 80% | — |
| 1991 | 3 | 15 | 60% | 112,048 |
Volvo 44 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Volvo 44 vehicles in our MOT data,
61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about
2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volvo 44 MOT issues are:
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a); Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a).
The typical Volvo 44 in our data has covered around
109,099 miles.
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