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Volvo 760 MOT Results

60.5% pass rate
from 185 tests in 2020
(49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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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 760 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Side repeaters (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (39% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (12% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (31% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.54% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment (1.4% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Position lamps (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Position lamp (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim
  • 14% fail on Brakes (47% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (55% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 7.0% fail on Service brake performance (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (34% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (46% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (11% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (7.1% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (30% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (22% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (90% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (97% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Cable (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.54% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.54% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.54% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.54% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.54% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 9.7% fail on Spark ignition (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions (98% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Engine oil leaks (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 9.7% fail on Suspension (25% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (66% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Springs (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (12% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (71% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (68% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.54% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.2% fail on Visibility (47% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Washers (55% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers (56% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on View to rear (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Mirrors (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.54% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (22% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust system (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (6.3% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (7.6% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Body (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Panel
      • 0.54% fail on Other body component
    • 0.54% fail on Chassis
      • 0.54% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.54% fail on Towbar
      • 0.54% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.54% fail on Transmission
      • 0.54% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.54% fail on Joints
    • 0.54% fail on Floor
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (65% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts (65% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
  • 2.2% fail on Steering (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear (4.5% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack (12% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.54% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.54% fail on Power steering
      • 0.54% fail on Operation
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle (71% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)