Ldv V80 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.5 points above the fleet average of 65.7%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Ldv V80 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement24.4%

   133 occurrences

2. 2.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning17.8%

   97 occurrences

3. 3.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps13.8%

   75 occurrences

4. 4.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning13.8%

   75 occurrences

5. 5.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen13.2%

   72 occurrences

6. 6.Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction12.3%

   67 occurrences

7. 7.Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value10.8%

   59 occurrences

8. 8.Parking brake inoperative on one side10.8%

   59 occurrences

9. 9.A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc9.9%

   54 occurrences

10. 10.Warning device shows system malfunction9.9%

    54 occurrences

11. 11.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.7%

    53 occurrences

12. 12.Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen8.6%

    47 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ldv V80 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured17.0%

   356 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.0%

   271 tests

3. 3.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm8.4%

   176 tests

4. 4.A tyre seriously damaged6.7%

   140 tests

5. 5.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users4.5%

   95 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn3.6%

   75 tests

7. 7.Nail in tyre3.0%

   63 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.8%

   58 tests

How wear changes the picture

V80 pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The V80 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

71,026

Test classes

class 7: 2,089

Compare within the range

Other Ldv vans

• Ldv Maxus51.6% raw
• Ldv Convoy53.6% raw
• All Ldv vans

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ldv V80?

67.1% unadjusted, from 2,089 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.

What does a Ldv V80 fail its MOT on?

"Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement" is recorded in 24.4% of failed Ldv V80 tests, followed by "A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (17.8%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Ldv V80 usually have at its MOT?

71,026 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Van mileages run far higher than cars, and a working van at five years old can have covered what a car covers in fifteen.