MOT reliability
Volvo B10b le
4 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Volvo B10b le vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Volvo B10b le has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 413,438 miles.
4
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
18,209
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Volvo B10b le problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volvo B10b le MOT tests:
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Other33%
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Brakes28%
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Steering22%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
Volvo B10b le pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Volvo B10b le MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo B10b le MOT tests:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) (2 times)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- chassis corroded (2 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) (1 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
Volvo B10b le pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 354,895 |
| 1998 | 3 | 32 | 88% | 432,953 |
Volvo B10b le reliability FAQ
Across 4 Volvo B10b le vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volvo B10b le MOT issues are:
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b); Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)); chassis corroded.
The typical Volvo B10b le in our data has covered around
413,438 miles.
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