VOLVO S80 MOT Pass Rate
77.2% of 2,885 VOLVO S80 MOT tests pass.
At 77.2%, The S80 passes slightly less often than the average across all VOLVO models (79.9%).
At 77.2%, The VOLVO S80 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 87.2% at 6–10 years to 71.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 87.2% | 234 | 87,422 miles |
| 10–15 years | 83.6% | 1,021 | 120,201 miles |
| 15+ years | 71.7% | 1,630 | 132,269 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLVO S80
The most common reason the VOLVO S80 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 57.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 57.3% | not working |
| Brakes | 32.1% | efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 26.9% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 23.9% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Visibility | 15.4% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Steering | 13.5% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.0% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.7% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.7% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.5% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related VOLVO models
- VOLVO V40 — 77.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC60 — 83.2% pass rate
- VOLVO XC40 — 91.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC90 — 77.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V70 — 70.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 79.7% pass rate