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Volvo 120 MOT Results

71.1% pass rate
from 235 tests in 2017
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo 120 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Position lamps
      • 3.4% fail on Front lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear lamps
      • 0.85% fail on All position lamps
    • 4.7% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on All direction indicators
        • 1.7% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.43% fail on Switch
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.43% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.43% fail on Switch
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Horn
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.85% fail on Battery
    • 0.85% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.43% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.43% fail on Fog lamp
    • 0.43% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.43% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.43% fail on Tell tale
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Front wheels
      • 4.3% fail on Rear wheels
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.85% fail on Brake imbalance
    • 3.4% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 2.6% fail on Components
        • 1.3% fail on Pipes
        • 1.3% fail on Hoses
      • 0.85% fail on Leaks
    • 0.85% fail on Hub components
      • 0.43% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.43% fail on Brake calipers
    • 0.43% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
    • 0.43% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.43% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 7.2% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drivers (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Passengers front (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 2.1% fail on Chassis
    • 1.7% fail on Body condition
    • 0.43% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.43% fail on Seats
      • 0.43% fail on Drivers
    • 0.43% fail on Spare wheel
  • 7.2% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 6.4% fail on Washers
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.43% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.4% fail on Suspension
    • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.7% fail on Component mounting
      • 0.43% fail on Subframe mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.85% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.43% fail on Attachment
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.85% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.85% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.43% fail on Attachment
    • 0.85% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.43% fail on Front
      • 0.43% fail on Rear
    • 0.43% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
    • 0.43% fail on Trailing arms
      • 0.43% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.43% fail on Front suspension joints
  • 5.5% fail on Steering
    • 5.1% fail on Steering system
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.85% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.43% fail on Free play
        • 0.43% fail on Steering box
      • 0.43% fail on Steering box
      • 0.43% fail on Other components
        • 0.43% fail on Steering pivot point
    • 0.43% fail on Steering control
      • 0.43% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.43% fail on Locking devices
  • 5.5% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.43% fail on Hose
      • 0.43% fail on Cap
      • 0.43% fail on System
  • 1.7% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
  • 0.43% fail on Tyres
    • 0.43% fail on Condition
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment
  • 0.43% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plate