Volvo 740 MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo 740. Check any 740 by registration number below.
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87.4%
Avg Pass Rate
-0.3%
vs Volvo Avg
3
Year Ranges
Excellent
Reliability
Volvo 740 — MOT Reliability Overview
The Volvo 740 has an average MOT pass rate of 87.4%, which is 0.3 percentage points below the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 740 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.
Before buying a used Volvo 740, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Volvo 740 performs at MOT across different model years.
1993
Based on 58 vehicles
1992
Based on 54 vehicles
1991
Based on 87 vehicles
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Volvo 740 — Frequently Asked Questions
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