Volvo S420

Based on 1 Volvo S420 vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Volvo S420 has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 131,400 miles.

Volvo S420 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volvo S420 MOT tests:

• Other223%
• Seatbelts & equipment5%

Volvo S420 pass rate by age

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volvo S420 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo S420 MOT tests:

1. advert above tax disc repositioned , should be removed (2 times)
2. front brake discs worn , close to wear limit (2 times)
3. front inner brake pads appear low (2 times)
4. fuel filter corroded (2 times)
5. fuel tank support straps corroded (2 times)
6. n/s/f tyre wall damaged (2 times)
7. rear brake pads low (2 times)
8. Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
9. Non obligatory mirror damaged (2 times)
10. Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
11. Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
12. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
13. Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
14. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b) (2 times)
15. Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)

Volvo S420 pass rate by registration year

Volvo S420 reliability FAQ

Compare the Volvo S420

See how the Volvo S420 stacks up against other Volvo models on MOT reliability:

Check a specific Volvo S420

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Volvo models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks