MOT reliability
Volvo Single decker bus
4 vehicles · 38 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Volvo Single decker bus vehicles and 38 completed MOT tests, the Volvo Single decker bus has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 593,520 miles.
4
Vehicles
38
MOT tests
13,087
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volvo Single decker bus problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volvo Single decker bus MOT tests:
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Other125%
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Brakes50%
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Steering25%
Volvo Single decker bus pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 7 | 71% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Volvo Single decker bus MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo Single decker bus MOT tests:
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam tie bar rear mounting bracket (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b) (1 times)
- Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
Volvo Single decker bus pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 551,149 |
| 1995 | 2 | 21 | 81% | 550,328 |
| 1994 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 722,274 |
Volvo Single decker bus reliability FAQ
Across 4 Volvo Single decker bus vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volvo Single decker bus MOT issues are:
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b); Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b); Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam tie bar rear mounting bracket (2.4.A.3).
The typical Volvo Single decker bus in our data has covered around
593,520 miles.
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