Volvo S80 MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo S80. Check any S80 by registration number below.
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76.7%
Avg Pass Rate
-11.0%
vs Volvo Avg
20
Year Ranges
Good
Reliability
Volvo S80 — MOT Reliability Overview
The Volvo S80 has an average MOT pass rate of 76.7%, which is 11.0 percentage points below the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your S80 on the road.
The most common reasons a Volvo S80 fails its MOT are engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your S80 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Volvo S80, 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 S80 performs at MOT across different model years.
2016
Based on 475 vehicles
1.7%
6.0%
2015
Based on 968 vehicles
6.5%
15.6%
156k mi
2014
Based on 998 vehicles
4.0%
13.6%
151k mi
2013
Based on 1,113 vehicles
4.7%
21.9%
149k mi
2012
Based on 894 vehicles
4.9%
22.2%
181k mi
2011
Based on 1,039 vehicles
5.7%
20.8%
2010
Based on 1,519 vehicles
4.7%
15.8%
2009
Based on 1,212 vehicles
6.3%
20.8%
2008
Based on 1,687 vehicles
5.6%
19.7%
2007
Based on 1,977 vehicles
7.0%
22.7%
2006
Based on 1,021 vehicles
3.9%
23.2%
2005
Based on 1,140 vehicles
8.5%
29.3%
2004
Based on 1,207 vehicles
5.7%
26.3%
2003
Based on 1,181 vehicles
5.9%
26.6%
2002
Based on 933 vehicles
6.9%
24.2%
2001
Based on 681 vehicles
6.0%
28.9%
2000
Based on 332 vehicles
8.3%
32.6%
1999
Based on 333 vehicles
3.9%
20.1%
1998
Based on 57 vehicles
2.4%
21.4%
0
Based on 9,515 vehicles
123k mi
Top MOT Failures — Volvo S80
The most common reasons a Volvo S80 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Rear Offside
Rear Nearside
Offside
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Volvo S80 — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Volvo S80 MOT and reliability.
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