MOT reliability
Volvo S
5 vehicles · 70 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Volvo S vehicles and 70 completed MOT tests, the Volvo S has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 96,561 miles.
5
Vehicles
70
MOT tests
6,738
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volvo S problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volvo S MOT tests:
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Other108%
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Brakes8%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Steering3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Volvo S pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 60% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 5 | 60% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4), Diesel (1)
Most common Volvo S MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo S MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) (3 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d) (2 times)
- Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint/bush. (2 times)
- o/s/r lower side light inop / curb damage to alloy wheels / front brake discs worn / front brake pads worn very low / cut in n/s/f tyre wall / o/s/r tyre badly cracked (2 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
- back box mount broken (2 times)
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (2 times)
Volvo S pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 24 | 62% | 81,657 |
| 2005 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 154,785 |
| 2003 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 177,058 |
| 1967 | 1 | 9 | 56% | 985 |
| 1966 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 68,322 |
Volvo S reliability FAQ
Across 5 Volvo S vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volvo S MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a).
The typical Volvo S in our data has covered around
96,561 miles.
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