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MOT reliability

Volvo 960

4 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Volvo 960 vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Volvo 960 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 119,133 miles.

4
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
2,736
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volvo 960 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volvo 960 MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension44%
  • Other19%
  • Brakes19%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Steering7%
  • Body & structure4%

Volvo 960 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Volvo 960 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo 960 MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn to excess (2 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  6. Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn to excess (2 times)
  7. Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
  13. Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)

Volvo 960 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1997 1 1 100% 278,035
1996 1 6 67% 88,151
1995 1 4 100% 39,793
1991 1 3 100% 70,554

Volvo 960 reliability FAQ

Across 4 Volvo 960 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volvo 960 MOT issues are: Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn to excess .

The typical Volvo 960 in our data has covered around 119,133 miles.

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