MOT reliability
Volvo Classic
2 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Volvo Classic vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Volvo Classic has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 120,249 miles.
2
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
6,901
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volvo Classic problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volvo Classic MOT tests:
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Other117%
Volvo Classic pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Volvo Classic MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo Classic MOT tests:
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Front tyres wearing low on outer edges (1 times)
- N/s/r tyre worn low (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (1 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (1 times)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) (1 times)
Volvo Classic pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 124,742 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 115,757 |
Volvo Classic reliability FAQ
Across 2 Volvo Classic vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volvo Classic MOT issues are:
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a); Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a); Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d).
The typical Volvo Classic in our data has covered around
120,249 miles.
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