VOLVO S80 MOT pass rate
77.3% of 10,953 VOLVO S80 MOT tests pass.
At 77.3%, The S80 passes slightly less often than the average across all VOLVO models (80.1%).
At 77.3%, The VOLVO S80 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 87.6% at 6–10 years to 72.9% 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 | 87.6% | 1,227 | 85,301 miles |
| 10–15 years | 81.6% | 3,436 | 117,869 miles |
| 15+ years | 72.9% | 6,290 | 133,403 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 60.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 60.1% | Not working |
| Brakes | 32.8% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 30.6% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 22.3% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Visibility | 13.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 12.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.4% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related VOLVO models
- VOLVO XC60 — 85.1% pass rate
- VOLVO V40 — 77.8% pass rate
- VOLVO XC40 — 92.6% pass rate
- VOLVO XC90 — 80.2% pass rate
- VOLVO V70 — 70.6% pass rate
- VOLVO V60 — 82.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLVO S80?
- 77.3% of VOLVO S80 MOT tests pass, based on 10,953 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLVO S80?
- The most common reason the VOLVO S80 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the VOLVO S80'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.