Volvo Dd common MOT failures and failure rate
What a Volvo Dd fails its MOT on, from real DVSA test data, and the part that resolves each item.
Based on 440 MOT tests in DVSA data.
About 7.7% of MOT tests recorded on the Volvo Dd in DVSA data end in a failure. The same handful of items account for most of them.
Its most common failure is fuel system, which makes up 2.9% of the Volvo Dd's failures, followed by fuel system, steering, suspension. Each item below links to the part that resolves it. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying, and have safety-critical work done by a competent mechanic.
What it fails on, and why
Fuel-system failures are leaks or an insecure filler cap.
Steering faults are typically worn track-rod ends or ball joints, play in the rack, or a split gaiter letting grease out and dirt in. Excessive free play at the wheel fails.
Suspension failures usually mean a worn or snapped coil spring, a leaking shock absorber, or play in a lower arm ball joint or bush. The tester checks for corrosion, fractures and excessive movement. A broken front spring is one of the most common failures on higher-mileage cars and is a straightforward replacement.
The parts that fix each
If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. These are the usual parts; confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.
Other models
Sources: DVSA MOT History API: MOT test results and defect data ยท DVSA MOT testing data for Great Britain