MOT reliability
Volvo 4x4
3 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Volvo 4x4 vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Volvo 4x4 has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 62,888 miles.
3
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
105
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Volvo 4x4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volvo 4x4 MOT tests:
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Other56%
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Emissions & nuisance28%
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Lamps & electrical24%
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Visibility8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
Volvo 4x4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Volvo 4x4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo 4x4 MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) (1 times)
Volvo 4x4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 43,870 |
| 2002 | 1 | 26 | 65% | 98,788 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 46,006 |
Volvo 4x4 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Volvo 4x4 vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volvo 4x4 MOT issues are:
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d).
The typical Volvo 4x4 in our data has covered around
62,888 miles.
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