Volvo S80 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 10,953 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 10,953 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 67% of Volvo S80 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on road wheels and emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the S80 tends to fail
Share of Volvo S80 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on road wheels, emissions & leaks, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Volvo S80 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volvo S80 holds up well for its age: 67% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 60% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volvo S80?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volvo S80 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 80%; and 13 years and older, 67%. 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 S80 MOT?
For Volvo S80 cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are steering (2.4% of tests vs 1.4% fleet).