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Volvo 480 MOT Results

64.2% pass rate
from 53 tests in 2020
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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 480 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Brakes
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 7.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.7% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 5.7% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Hand lever (21 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pedal
    • 3.8% fail on Parking brake control (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Lever (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 1.9% fail on Servos
    • 1.9% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 7.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (14 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.9% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (17 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (90 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (66 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage
    • 7.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.8% fail on Emissions not tested (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 3.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Seats
      • 1.9% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 1.9% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plates