RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Volvo 800 Series reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·4,592 DVSA tests·2024
Across 4,592 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 64% of Volvo 800 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 tyres and suspension.
64%
Average for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Average for its age · beats 50% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
4,592 tests · fleet 61%
64%
Where the 800 Series fails
Suspension95
Brakes95
Body & structure97
Steering99
Tyres98
Lights & electrics94
Holds up better on tyres, suspension, lights & electrics.
Share of 13 years and older Volvo 800 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 800 Series tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Volvo 800 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 ~6% of MOTs
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Volvo 800 Series reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo 800 Series is about average for its age: 64% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 50% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo 800 Series?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo 800 Series in 2024: 13 years and older, 64%. 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 800 Series MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volvo 800 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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