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MOT reliability

Volvo 6 by 6

1 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volvo 6 by 6 vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Volvo 6 by 6 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 78,808 miles.

1
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
602
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volvo 6 by 6 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volvo 6 by 6 MOT tests:

  • Brakes46%
  • Body & structure31%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
  • Visibility8%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volvo 6 by 6 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo 6 by 6 MOT tests:

  1. Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  2. Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule middle axle (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (1 times)
  4. Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (1 times)
  5. Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
  8. Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Volvo 6 by 6 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1975 1 11 82% 78,808

Volvo 6 by 6 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volvo 6 by 6 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volvo 6 by 6 MOT issues are: Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)); Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)); Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule middle axle (1.1.12 (f) (i)).

The typical Volvo 6 by 6 in our data has covered around 78,808 miles.

Compare the Volvo 6 by 6

See how the Volvo 6 by 6 stacks up against other Volvo models on MOT reliability:

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