Volvo 800 Series MOT pass rate
69.1% of 4,592 Volvo 800 Series MOT tests pass.
The 800 Series passes 69.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all Volvo models (80.1%).
The Volvo 800 Series passes 69.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| 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 | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 69.1% | 4,592 | 143,887 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Volvo 800 Series
The most common reason the Volvo 800 Series fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 53.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 53.9% | Not working |
| Brakes | 51.6% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 40.1% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 23.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 21.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 21.5% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Tyres | 14.0% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Steering | 10.5% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.5% | Not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.9% | Inscription illegible |
Related Volvo models
- Volvo S90 — 89.5% pass rate
- Volvo S80 — 77.3% pass rate
- Volvo 900 Series — 67.9% pass rate
- Volvo 240 — 67.9% pass rate
- Volvo XC40 Rdesign Pro T5 Recharge — 91.7% pass rate
- Volvo XC40 R-Design T4 Recharge — 94.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Volvo 800 Series?
- 69.1% of Volvo 800 Series MOT tests pass, based on 4,592 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Volvo 800 Series?
- The most common reason the Volvo 800 Series fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 53.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Volvo 800 Series's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Volvo service history guide for how to check and keep one.