Volvo 400 Series: visibility MOT failures
Visibility was a recorded failure area in 7.2% of Volvo 400 Series MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1992, 1995 cars.
Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair cost: £15–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Visibility failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 345 | 7.8% |
| 1995 | 760 | 6.8% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.