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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo S80 D5. Check any S80 D5 by registration number below.

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94.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.2%

vs Volvo Avg

7

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volvo S80 D5 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volvo S80 D5 has an average MOT pass rate of 94.0%, which is 6.2 percentage points above the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the S80 D5 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Volvo S80 D5, 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 D5 performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 78 vehicles

89.7%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%

2009

Based on 68 vehicles

92.6%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%

2008

Based on 100 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 10yr

229k mi

2007

Based on 215 vehicles

94.0%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%
Mileage at 10yr

241k mi

2006

Based on 100 vehicles

92.0%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%

2005

Based on 51 vehicles

98.0%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%

2003

Based on 85 vehicles

96.5%Excellent
Volvo average: 87.7%

Other Volvo Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volvo models.

Volvo V90 R-design T6 Recharge Awd A

80.8% pass rate

Volvo V60 Momentum + D3 Auto

86.8% pass rate

Volvo V60

82.5% pass rate

Volvo Xc60 Rdesign Pro B4 Mhev Awd A

92.4% pass rate

Volvo C30 1,6

91.8% pass rate

Volvo 850

92.4% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volvo S80 D5

Volvo S80 D5 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volvo S80 D5 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volvo S80 D5?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volvo S80 D5 is 94.0% compared to the Volvo average of 87.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volvo S80 D5?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volvo S80 D5 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.0%, the Volvo S80 D5 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volvo S80 D5?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volvo S80 D5?
Typical mileage for the Volvo S80 D5: 229,306 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used S80 D5 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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