RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Volvo 400 Series reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,004 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,004 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 62% of Volvo 400 Series cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on identification and road wheels.
62%
Average for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,004 tests · fleet 61%
62%
Where the 400 Series fails
Suspension95
Brakes92
Body & structure96
Steering99
Tyres98
Lights & electrics94
Holds up better on identification, road wheels, steering.
Share of 13 years and older Volvo 400 Series MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Volvo 400 Series tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Volvo 400 Series models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Brakes · flagged on ~8% of MOTs
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~7% of MOTs
- Emissions & leaks · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Volvo 400 Series reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo 400 Series is about average for its age: 62% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo 400 Series?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo 400 Series in 2024: 13 years and older, 62%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volvo 400 Series MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volvo 400 Series versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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